________________ 32 Notes [ St. 138 etc.) Ifthe desire is very keen and genuine, he should try to show his parents and others the way for their good, to convince them of the sincerity of his purpose and to get their permission; and it is also the duty of the truly religious parents to give their permission when convinced of his genuine desire. But if even after the persuasion the parents do not give their permission and continue to put hindrances in his way, then, ass last recourse, tant can be taken irrespective of the wishes of the parents. Karmiputra stayed in the house Because he knew for certain, Kevali as he was, that his parents would certainly die if he took Diksha and go to a bad existence (fa), while; if he stayed in the house they would be enlightened and go to a good existence. Therefore, he stayed in the house for their enlightenment (afererer), and not out of ATE ( infatuation ) for them. Hence, it is that he is called मातृपितृभक्त, a true and devoted son, who cares for the spiritual enlightenment of his parents. But those who are not. Kevalis cannot be sure of the enlightenment of their parents, and, hence it is not possible for them to follow the example of Kurmaputral and strang in the house. If they do so withouti obtaining
