The Doctrine of the Jainas, Described after the Old Sources c8.10

c8.10

but when pressed he shows by pointing out to the wind, sweet scent particles, fire made by rubbing two sticks, persons living beyond the seas, and gods, all being existent without being visible, that something, even though nothing can be said about it except by a Kevalin, yet may exist. Mahāvīra commends him for not having taught things he does not understand and for thus having evaded giving offence (*āsāyaṇā*) to the sacred law, the Arhats and the Kevalins.