सुलझे पशु उपदेश सुन, क्यों न सुलझे पुमान्। नाहर से भये वीर जिन, गज पारस भगवान्।।

If even a beast is redeemed on hearing teachings, why should a human not be redeemed? From a lion arose Lord Mahavir (in a past life), and from an elephant, Lord Parshva.

— आराध्य सूत्र · #61