Parampara

A list of distinguished Acharyas/Saints who have kept the tradition of Bhagwan Mahaveer alive

Sr.No. Name of Acharya Time Granth Name Speciality
CE V.S.
01. Shree Shivarya BCE Pre-Vikram Samvat Era Bhagwati Aaradhana  
02. Acharya Gundhar 100 BCE to 1 BCE 1st century BCE (Vikram Samvat) Kashaypahud
  • Knower of a portion of all Angas and Purvas.
  • Possessed knowledge of the 'Pejjadosa Pahuda', the tenth topic, just before the Jnanapravada.
03. Acharya Dharsen 1st century BCE 1st century BCE (Vikram Samvat) Pioneer or preacher of the Ṣaṭkhaṇḍāgama or Satkarma Prābhṛta.
  • Knower of a portion of all the Angas and Purvas.
  • Possessed knowledge of the Mahakarmaprakriti Pahuda, a treatise concerning the object known as 'benefit' associated with the eastern direction.
04. Acharya Pushpdant 1st century BCE 1st century BCE (Vikram Samvat) Author of Shatkhandagam / Jeevsthan’s "Satprarupna Adhikar".  
05. Acharya Bhutbali 1st century BCE 1st century BCE (Vikram Samvat) The composer of all the remaining sections of the Shatkhandagam scripture Six Khand:
  1. Jeevsthan
  2. Kshullakbandh
  3. Bandh-Swamitva Vichay
  4. Vedna Khand
  5. Vargana Khand
  6. Mahabandh
 
06. Acharya Kundkund 1st century BCE 1st century BCE (Vikram Samvat) Author of all the remaining rights of the Shatkhandagama book.
  • Samaysar
  • Pravachansar
  • Panchastikay Sangrah
  • Niyamsar
  • Baras Anuvekkha
  • Das Bhakti
  • Ashta Pahud (Eighty-four Pahuda texts were composed, but only eight are currently available)
  • Rayansar/ Parikrama (a commentary on the first three sections of the Shatkhandagam, comprising approximately 12,000 verses) is presently unavailable.
  • Direct vision of Lord Simandhar and hearing of his divine discourse.
  • Possession of Charana Riddhi, enabling movement four fingers above the ground.
  • Five Names:
    1. Acharya Padmanandi
    2. Kundkund Acharya
    3. Elacharya
    4. Vakragriva Acharya
    5. Gridhapiccha Acharya
07. Acharya Arhadbali (Guptigupt) 38-66 CE V.S. 95-123
  • Distinguished leader of a monastic congregation.
  • One who possessed knowledge of a single Anga.
08. Acharya 44-85 CE V.S. 101-142 Tattvarthsutra (Moksh Shastra) It is the first Jain Aagam composed in the Sanskrit language.
  • Disciple of Acharya Kundkund
09. Acharya Bappadev Mid-1st century CE 1st century V.S.
  • Vyakhya Pragyapti (a commentary on the first five sections of the Shatkhandagam, and a 5008-verse commentary on the sixth section).
  • Commentary on the Kashay Pahud (comprising 60,000 verses); currently unavailable.
 
10. Acharya Aryamankshu 73-123 CE V.S. 130-180
  • Knower of Kashaypahud
11. Acharya Naaghasti 93-162 CE V.S. 150-219  
  • Knower of Kashaypahud
12. Acharya Jaysen (Vasubindu) 2nd century CE 2nd century V.S.
  • Pratishtha Path
  • Knower of Kashaypahud
  • Disciple of Acharya Kundkund
13. Acharya Samantbhadra 2nd century CE V.S. 117-242
  • Ratnakarand Shravakchar
  • Devagam Stotra (Aapt Mimansa)
  • Swayambhu Stotra
  • Yuktyanushasan
  • Stuti Vidya (Jin Shatak)
  • Prakrit Vyakaran
  • Tattvanushasan
  • Praman Padarth
  • Karmaprabhrut Tika
  • Gandhhasti Mahabhashya (Unavailable) - (Commentary on Shatkhandagam)
14. Shree Kumarswami (Swami Kartikeya) Mid-2nd century CE Late 2nd - Early 3rd century V.S.  
15. Acharya Shaamkund Early 3rd century CE Not specified
  • Paddhati Tika (1200 - verse commentary)
  • Commentaries on the first five sections of the Shatkhandagam and on the Kashay Pahud.
  • Shatkhandagam & Knower of Kashaypahud
16. Shree Vimalsuri Early 4th century CE 4th century V.S.
  • Paumchariu (First Prakrit Scripture of Prathmanuyog)
 
17. Acharya Datt Mid-4th century CE Not specified
  • Jalpa Nirnay (Unavaible)
 
18. Acharya Devnandi (Pujyapad) Mid-5th century CE Not specified
  • Sarvarth Siddhi: Commentary on Tattvarthsutra
  • Samadhi Tantra (Samadhi Shatak)
  • Ishtopdesh
  • Jainendra Vyakaran
  • Vaidyasar Sangrah (A text on Vedic themes)
  • Siddhipriya Stotra (Chaturvinshati Stavan)
  • Janmabhishek (Inscription (No. 40, Shravanbelgola)
  • Arhad Pratishtha Lakshan
  • Dasbhakti
  • Saar Sangrah (Quoted in Dhaval)
  • Completed Panini’s unfinished grammar treatise
  • Shabdavatar (Reliance on Panini’s grammar)
  • Shanti Ashtak Stotra
  • Videhgaman
19. Acharya Sarvanandi Mid-5th century CE Before 6th century V.S.
  • Lok Vibhag (A scripture of the Karnanuyoga (Compassionate Exposition) whose language was adapted by Rishi Shri Sinhasuri)
 
20. Shree Patrakesari 494-543 CE V.S. 501-600
  • Patrakesari Stotra (Jinendra Gun Sanstuti).
  • The foundational concepts of Trilakshanak are reflected in the works of Acharya Aklankdev, Vidyananda, and other later Acharyas.
 
21. Acharya Yativrushabh 6th century CE 6th century - Early 7th century V.S.
  • Churni Sutra (Composed on the basis of Kashayapahudha)
  • Tiloy Pannatti (Karnanuyog)
  • Karmapravad Purva (Knower of Eighth Purva)
22. Acharya Yogindudev 551-600 CE (approx) V.S. 608-658 (approx)  
23. Shree Siddhasen Diwakar (Diksha Name: Kumudchandra) 6th century CE 7th century V.S.
24. Acharya Uccharan 7th century CE 7th century V.S.
  • Uccharan Vrutti (It has been composed based on the Kasaya Pahuda.)
 
25. Acharya Maantung 7th century CE 7th century V.S.  
26. Acharya Aklank Dev 620-680 CE V.S. 677-737
  • Tattvarthavartika vritti or Rajvartika (commentary on Tattvarthasutra)
  • Ashtashati (Commentary of Aaptmimansa Tika
  • Laghiyastray
  • Nyay Vinishchay-Siddhi Vinishchay
  • Praman Sangrah
 
27. Acharya Ravishen 643-383 CE V.S. 700-740
  • Padmapuran (Jain Ramayana) (Completed in Vi.S. 733)
 
28. Shree Jaysingh Nandi Late 7th / Early 8th century CE 8th century V.S.
  • Varang Charit
 
29. Acharya Jaysen (2) 723-773 CE V.S. 780-830
  • The Grand Guru of Jinsen Swami, the knower of the Shatkhandagam
30. Shree Aparajit (Vijay) 8th century CE End of 8th century V.S.
  • Vijayodaya (Commentary of Bhagwati Aaradhna)
 
31. Acharya Jinsen (1) 748-818 CE V.S. 805-870
  • Harivansh Puran (Jain Mahabharat - Neminath Charitra) (Composed in Vardhamanpur - Wadhvan)
  • Guru: Shree Kiritshen Muni
32. Acharya Aaryanandi 767-798 CE V.S. 824-855
  • A major contribution to the reorganization of the Jain community in the Tamil region after the Shiva Bhakt movement. The name is inscribed in several places in Madurai.
33. Acharya Veersen 770-827 CE V.S. 827-884
  • Dhavala, (Commentary of Shatkhandagam) (72000 versed commentary of Kashay Prabhrut)
  • Knower of subjects such as astrology, mathematics etc. Shikshaguru: Shree Elacharya (Estimated) Dikshaguru: Shree Aaryanandi (Estimated)
34. Acharya Jaysen (3) 770-827 CE V.S. 827-884
  • Dikshaguru: Shree Aaryanandi
  • Author of Dhavak Tika – Shree Veersen Swami
35. Shree Vadeebhsinhsuri (1) 770-860 CE V.S. 827-917
  • Kshatra Chudamani
  • Gandh Chintamani
 
36. Acharya Vidyanandi 770-860 CE V.S. 827-917
  • Aapt Pariksha
  • Praman Pariksha
  • Patra Pariksha
  • Satyashasan Pariksha
  • Shree Parshwanath Stotra
  • Vidyanand Mahoday (Unavailable)
  • Ashta Sahastri (Commentary of Aapt Mimansa)
  • Tattvarth Shlok Vaartik (Commentary on Tattvarthsutra)
  • Yuktyanushasan Alankar (Commentary of Yuktyanushasan Stotra)
 
37. Shree Udyotansuri 8th century CE 8th century V.S.
  • Kuvalaymla
 
38. Acharya Mahaveer 800-830 CE V.S. 857-887
  • Ganitsar Sangrah
39. Acharya Jinsen (2) 818-878 CE V.S. 875-935
  • Jaydhaval (Kashaypahud-Commentary) (The incomplete treatise of Guru Shri Veersen Swami was completed by composing 40,000 verses, bringing the total to 60,000 verses.
  • Aadipuran (Initial Portion of Mahapuran)
  • Parshwabhyuday
 
40. Acharya Ugraaditya Early 9th century CE Late 9th century V.S.
  • Kalyan Karak (Vaidik Scripture 2500 versed)
  • Guru: Shree Nandi
41. Shree Ramsinh 843-943 CE V.S. 901-1000
  • Doha Pahud
 
42. Acharya Anantkirit Late 9th century CE Early 10th century V.S.
  • Bruhad Sarvagya Siddhi
  • Laghu Sarvagya Siddhi
43. Acharya Gunbhadra 870-900 CE V.S. 927-957
  • Aadi Puran From the 83rd canto to the end - the incomplete treatise composed by Guru Jinsen Swami was completed.
  • Uttar Puran
  • Aatmanushsan
  • Jindutt Charit
 
44. Acharya Amrutchandra 905-955 CE V.S. 962-1012
  • Shree Purusharth Siddhi Upay
  • Tattvarth Saar
  • Laghu Tattva Sphot (Shakti Ganit Kosh)
  • Aatmakhyati
  • Tatparyadipika
  • Pravachansar Tika
  • Samayvyakhya
  • Panchastikay Tika
 
45. Shree Tumbaloot Before 10th century CE (expected) Not specified
  • Commentary on the first five sections of the Shatkhandagam
  • Commentary on the Kashay Prabhrut.
46. Acharya Amitgati (1) 923-963 CE V.S. 980-1020
  • Yogsar Prabhrut
 
47. Acharya Harishen 10th century CE End of 10th century V.S.
  • Bruhad Kathakosh
 
48. Acharya Devsen 933-955 CE V.S. 990-1012
  • Darshan Saar
  • Tattva Saar
  • Bhav Sangrah
  • Laghu Naychakra
  • Aalap Paddhati
  • Aaradhna Saar
 
49. Shree Indranandi 10th century CE End of 10th century V.S.
  • Shrutavtar
  • Jwalamalini Kalpa
  • Shikshaguru: Abhaynandi
50. Acharya Abhaynandi 943-993 CE V.S. 1000-1050
  • Tattvarthvrutti (Tattvarthsutra-Commentary)
  • Karma Prakruti Rahasya
 
51. Acharya Somdev 943-998 CE V.S. 1000-1055
  • Niti Vakyamrut
  • Yashastilak Champu (Vi.Sa. 1016)
  • Adhyatma Tarangini
 
52. Acharya Veernandi 950-999 CE V.S. 1007-1056
  • Chandraprabh Charit
  • Shikshaguru: Abhaynandi
53. Acharya Prabhachandra 950-1020 CE V.S. 1007-1077
  • Darshan Saar
  • Chandraprabh Charit
  • Prameykamal Martand (Parikshamukh - Vyakhya)
  • Nyay Kumudchandra (Laghiyastray-Vyakhya)
  • Ratnakarand Shravakachar-Tika
  • Samadhi Tantra Tika
  • Kriyakalap Tika
  • AatmanushasanTilak (Aatmanushasan Tika)
  • Pravachansar-Saroj Bhaskar (Pravachansar-Vyakhya)
  • Tattvarth Vrutti Pad Vivran (Sarvarth Siddhi Vyakhya)
  • Gandhkatha Kosh (Swatantra Rachna)
  • Shabdambhoj Bhaskar (Jainendra Vyakaran Vyakhya)
  • Shaakyayan Nyas (Shaakyayan Vyakaran Vyakhya)
54. Acharya Mahasen Late 10th century CE Early 11th century V.S.
  • Pradyumna Charit
55. Shree Madhavchandra Traividh 975-1000 CE V.S. 1032-1057
  • Triloksar-Tika
  • Guru: Shree Nemichandra Siddhant Chakravarti
56. Padmanandi Saiddhanti (1) 977-1043 CE V.S. 1034-1100
  • Jambudweep Pannatti
  • Dhamma Rasayan
  • Panch Sangrah
 
57. Shree Nemichandra Siddhant Chakravarti End of 10th century CE 11th century V.S.
  • Gommatsaar (Composition Time: Vi.Sa. (1037-1040)
  • Triloksaar
  • Labdhisaar
  • Kshapnasaar
  • Guru: Abhaynandi
58. Acharya Amitgati 983-1023 CE V.S. 1040-1080
  • Subhashit Ratnasandoh
  • Dharma Pariksha
  • Bhavna Dwatrinshatika
  • Panch Sangrah
  • Upasakachar
  • Samayik Path
 
59. Acharya Indranandi Late 10th / Early 11th century CE Late 11th / Early 12th century V.S.
  • Chedpind(Prayashcit Shastra)
60. Acharya Naynandi 993-1050 CE V.S. 1050-1107
  • Sudansan Chariu (Vi.Sa. 1100)
  • Sayal Vihivihan Kavya
61. Acharya Jaysen (4) 998 CE V.S. 1055
  • Dharma Ratnakar (Completed Vi.Sa. 1055)
  • Guru: Bhavsen
62. Acharya Maanikyanandi 1003-1028 CE V.S. 1060-1085
  • Pariksha Mukh
63. Acharya Shubhchandra (1) 1003-1068 CE V.S. 1060-1125  
64. Acharya Vaadiraj 1010-1065 CE V.S. 1067-1122
  • Ekibhaav Stotra
  • Parshwanath Charitra (Completed in Vi.Sa. 1082)
  • Nyayvinishchay Vivran
  • Praman Nirnay
  • Yashodhar Charit
65. Shree Brahmadev Suri 1013-1053 CE V.S. 1070-1110
  • Bruhad Dravyasangrah-Tika
  • Parmatmaprakash-Tika
  • Tattvadipika-Pratishtha Tilak
  • Katha Kosh
 
66. Shree Nemichand Siddhanti Dev (3) 1018-1068 CE V.S. 1075-1125  
67. Acharya Mallishen (1) 1047-Mid-11th century CE V.S. 1104 - Early 12th century
  • Mahapuran
  • Naagkumar Kavya
68. Acharya Vasunandi 1068-1118 CE V.S. 1125-1175
  • Pratishtha Saar Sangrah
  • Upaskachar (Upaskadhyayan)
  • Aachar Vrutti (Commentary of Mulachar)
 
69. Acharya Padmanandi (5) Late 11th century CE First half of the 12th century V.S.  
7૦. Shree Ramsen Muni Late 11th century CE First half of the 12th century V.S.
  • Dikshaguru: Shree Naagsen
71. Acharya Jaysen (5) Late 11th / Early 12th century CE 12th century V.S.
  • Guru: Somsen
72. Acharya Narendrasen Late 11th century CE First half of the 12th century V.S.
  • Siddhantsaar Sangrah
 
73. Shree Balchandra (1) Early 12th century CE Second half of the 12th century V.S.
  • Samaysar Tika
  • Pravachansar Tika
  • Panchastikay Tika
74. Shree Veernandi Siddhant Chakravarti 1130-1190 CE (approx) V.S. 1187-1287
  • Aacharsar
  • Guru: Meghchandra Siddhant Chakravarti
75. Shree Anantveerya (Laghu) Mid-11th century CE 12th century V.S.
  • Pramey Ratnamala
 
76. Shree Padmaprabh Maldhari Dev Mid-12th century CE In the first half of the 13th century V.S.
  • Tatparyavrutti (Niyamsar Tika)
  • Parshwanath Stotra (Lakshmi Stotra)
  • Guru: Veernandi Siddhant Chakravarti
77. Acharya Bhavsen 13th century CE In the middle of the 13th century V.S.
  • Pramapramey
  • Katantraroopmala
  • Bhukti-Mukti Vichar
  • Vishwa Tattvaprakash
78. Shree Abhaychandra Siddhant Chakravarti 1249-1279 CE V.S. 1306-1336
  • Mand Prabodhini (Gommatsar Tika)
  • Karma Prakruti
79. Shree Balchandra Saiddhantik (2) 13th century CE Of the 12th century V.S.
  • Dravyasangrah Tika
  • Guru: Abhaychandra
80. Shree Shrut Muni Late 13th century CE Second half of the 14th century V.S.
  • Parmagamsaar
  • Aasravtribhangi
  • Bhavtribhangi
  • Dikshaguru: Abhaychandra
  • Anuvrat Guru: Balchandra Saiddhantik
81. Shree Bhaskarnandi Late 13th century CE In the middle of the 14th century V.S.
  • Dhaynastav
  • Tattvarthvrutti
  • Sukhbodh Tika