Hemachandra

Acharya Hemchandra (1145-1229) was a great teacher of Indian history, social-reformer, religious teacher, mathematician and rich in extraordinary talent. His contribution in the field of Indian thought, literature and practice is significant. He composed new literature on all the parts of literature, philosophy, yoga, grammar, poetry, literature and developed a new sect. He had good command over Sanskrit and Prakrit language.

The name of Hemchandra is very important in the medieval dictionary of Sanskrit. He was considered a great scholar and was even honored with the word 'Kalikalsarvajna'. He was a scholar of poetry, yoga, Jainism, philosophy.

Biography
Hemchandra was the preacher of the famous king Siddhraj Jai Singh and Kumarpal king, so historians have left many facts about the life of Acharya Hemchandra.

His father was Chaching and mother was Pahini Devi. Hence he was named Changdev. Even before his birth, scholars have told that this child will become a very scholar who will spread Jainism all around.

He had memorized all the scriptures at the age of 21.