Ajitkumar was very kind and very holy. Ajitkumar knew the truth about all existence. He had also founded an empire where thousands of people lived very happily and in perfect kindness. Later Ajitkumar renounced his empire to become a Jain monk wandering mountains and riverside fields to see life face to face. Once when he was wandering in a village he heard of a monster who used to devour people whole. The villagers lived in constant fear of the monster. Ajitkumar felt very sorry for the poor villagers and felt it was important he did something for them. He stood under a peepal tree and assumed the karyotsarga posture and started meditating. He wanted to strengthen himself to combat the monster.

After two years of such penance Ajitkumar knew he was ready to conquer the monster. He set off to meet the monster in the Red mountain where the monster lived. As he walked he felt tears falling off his cheeks. His was a difficult job – he had to destroy the monster – and win the ‘Just War’ for the people of the village. He hoped he will be able to complete it. He slowly consoled himself and climbed the mountain. Suddenly he heard a voice – strong and terrible, that resonated through the pillar like ancient trees. The monster had seen him. Suddenly something rolled down from the mountain – it was the dark, evil heart of the monster. The moment the monster set eyes on the Ajitkumar his evil heart died and left him. What was left of the monster was just his soul which was not evil. The monster continued to live, but as a good being. Ajitkumar was relieved -the people of the village were safe and the monster too was unharmed. Such is the greatness of Jain monks.