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Neela said, "Look, mummy, these monks and nuns don't even wear shoes. They look so simple, yet so dignified."
Karunaben explained, "Jain monks and nuns lead very strict lives. They do not keep money, they do not use motor cars or any mechanical transport for travelling and they do not wear shoes."
"What do they eat, mummy?" Rekha asked.
Karunaben replied, "They eat only what is offered to them and they do not eat or drink after sunset. Often they do not eat at all - this is called fasting. They spend their time in religious meditation."
They all climbed more steps. The view from halfway to the top was so beautiful that Neela was amazed. She said, "Oh, I will never forget this. I have never seen anything like this. I will talk about this to my school friends when I go back to my school."
The entire family saw most of the temples and did Chaityavandan in the main temple. They all experienced feelings of holiness and peace around them. Their joy was overwhelming.
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