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Kundakunda | |
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 Idol of KundaKunda, Karnataka | |
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| Born | 2nd century CE[1] |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambara |
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Kundakunda was a Digambara Jain monk and philosopher, who likely lived in the second century CE or later.[2][3][4]
He was born in māgha māsa, śukla pakṣa, pañcamī tithi of Vasant Panchami. He authored many Jain texts such as: Samayasara, Niyamasara, Pancastikayasara, Pravachanasara, Astapahuda and Barasanuvekkha. He occupies the highest place in the tradition of the Digambara Jain acharyas. Recital of Digambara scriptures begin with his name. He spent most of his time at Ponnur Hills, Tamil Nadu and later part of life at Kundadri, Shimoga, Karnataka.[4]
- ^ Natubhai Shah 2004, pp. 28.
- ^ Jayandra Soni 2003, pp. 25–26.
- ^ Natubhai Shah 2004, p. 48.
- ^ a b "Shri Kundkundacharya". Shrimad Rajchandra Adyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Koba. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2020.