________________ STORIES DURING BHAGAWAN MAHAVIR'S LIFE Lord Mahavir interrupted them and said, "Monks, you should not disrespect a Kevali monk. Aimutta Muni is no ordinary monk now. While reciting Iriyavahiyam Sutra, he destroyed all of his destructive (Ghati) Karmas and became a Kevali." The monks realized their mistakes, bowed down to him and thought, "There is no age barrier to be an omniscient or Kevali." At the end of his life, Balmuni Aimutta attained liberation. The pursuit and understanding of Jainism has no age limit but is rather driven by one's own true faith, understanding, and the passion to learn and practice the principles of Jainism. All of us make mistakes, which cause bad karma. Mistakes can be intentional or unintentional. It is possible that Karma resulting from unintentional mistake can be eliminated by true and sincere repentance. However, one should not intentionally make a mistake knowing that they plan to repent for it later. Such repentance will be in vain since it is not true or sincere. 100 Jain STORY BOOK For Private & Personal Use Only Jain Education International www.jainelibrary.org
