Bhartrihari

Bhartrihari was an ancient Indian philosopher, grammarian, and poet known for his influential works in Sanskrit literature. He is traditionally attributed with three collections of poetry, known as the Śatakatraya, which includes the Nītiśataka, Śṛṅgāraśataka, and Vairāgyaśataka. Bhartrihari is also recognized for his contributions to linguistic philosophy, particularly through his work 'Vākyapadīya', which explores the philosophy of language and grammar.