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At this development, Rohiniya wondered if all this was not a plan to trap him as a robber. He then recollected the description of gods given by Lord Mahavir in his sermon. He found the courtesans quite human, for their eyes were found winking and their garlands too were withered.
So Rohiniya thought it fit not to reveal his past. But he professed before them to be a good citizen and said that he had indulged himself in no sinful activities. Then Rohiniya sought refuge with Lord Mahavir, and expressed a desire to become a monk.
When Abhayakumar knew that it was difficult to identify the real robber, he went to Lord Mahavir and asked him about the captured man. Abhayakumar was told that Rohiniya was a thief but he had become a monk now.
So instead of punishing Rohiniya, he was set free by King Shrenik before whom Rohiniya revealed his past history and agreed to return the stolen goods.
A few words heard from Lord Mahavir saved the robber from being killed. Hence Rohiniya duly embraced monkhood.
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