Amarasimha an ancient scholar par excellence, composed many verses describing the principle of divinity. But some people unable to understand his sacred nature put him through hardships. They branded Amarasimha as an atheist. He was put to a lot of suffering and all his books were set on fire. When his works were burning, Sankara intervened and retrieved Amarakosha. Amarakosha is like another Veda. It is an enchanting and thrilling book. It is utter foolishness to destroy such sacred book. In fact, people do not try to understand the teachings of the Vedas and sacred texts. That is why they have forgotten their true Self. (SSS Vol.33 p. 76)