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(Writer, Monk)
Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula Thera was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar in 15th-century Sri Lanka. He was renowned for his proficiency in six oriental languages, which led to him being honored with the title "Shad Bhasha Parameshwara." In addition to his linguistic talents, he was also recognized for his skills as an author, astrologer, and ayurvedic physician. His notable contributions to Buddhism, expertise in various languages, and proficiency in astrology and medicine established him as a respected figure in religious and scholarly circles of his time.