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Shyama

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About Shyama

Shyama was a monk.

Shyamacharya or Kalakacharya I (c.247 BC - 151 BC) was a Jain monk.

Life Shyamacharya or Kalakacharya I lived from c. 247 BC to 151 BC. He composed Prajnapaana Sutra, an encyclopaedia of Jain tenets.

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Important facts

Occupation
Monk
Also known as
Kalakacharya, Shyamacharya

Frequently asked questions

Who was Shyama?

Jain monk

What was Shyama's occupation?

Shyama was a monk.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shyama

· Wikidata: Q28179345

· DBpedia: Shyama (Jain monk)

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