Vādikavi Ācārya Bappabhattisuri Mahārāja Sāheb | |
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| Born | Surpal 743 CE |
| Died | 838 CE |
| Religion | Jainism |
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| Sect | Śvetāmbara Modha Gaccha |
| Known for | Pieces of literature such as Anubhuta Siddha Sarasvatī Stava, and reforms in iconography of Tirthankara idols belonging to the Śvetāmbara sect |
| Other names | Bhadrakīrti |
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| Predecessor | Acharya Siddhasenasuri |
| Initiation | 750 CE by Acharya Siddhasenasuri |
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Vādikavi Ācārya Bappabhattisuri Mahārāja Sāheb was a Śvetāmbara Jain ascetic in the 8th century CE. He was an eminent poet, philosopher, reformer, researcher, and a child prodigy. Apart from his literary contributions, he is best known for his scriptural debates and the reforms he brought about in the iconography of Tirthankara idols sculpted and owned by the Śvetāmbara sect of Jainism.[1]
- ^ Desai, Kumarpal. "Glory of Jainism".