Some Less Known Verses of Siddhasena Divakara
By M. A. Dhaky
Summary
Dedicated to the Jain scholar and poet Siddhasena Divākara, this article presents lesser‑known verses attributed to him from various sources, including the Dvādashāranayacakra and later commentaries. The author offers transliterations and translations, analysing their philosophical content and stylistic features. Themes include the impermanence of worldly existence, the nature of knowledge and the praise of the Jina. The article evaluates the authenticity of these verses by comparing language and doctrinal nuance with Siddhasena’s established works, arguing that some may indeed be fragments of lost compositions such as the Guṇavacana‑Dvārimśikā. By assembling scattered references, the paper contributes to reconstructing Siddhasena’s literary corpus and to understanding the transmission of Jain scholastic poetry.
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Conclusion
The article concludes that uncovering lesser‑known verses of Siddhasena Divākara enriches our understanding of his philosophical and poetic contributions. It invites further philological work to authenticate and contextualise these fragments within the broader history of Jain literature.