In the Jain tradition, Saccaka is remembered as a debater who questioned Mahavira about tapas (austerity), self-control, and the path to liberation.

In simple terms, he challenged Mahavira on whether severe bodily penance and external practices alone are enough, and Mahavira explained that true liberation comes from the purification of the soul through right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, and non-attachment.

If you want, I can also give:

• the full dialogue in simple Sanskrit/Hindi-style meaning, or
• a Jain scriptural summary of this episode.