Answer

Yes, in Jain understanding, a Kevali or Tirthankar can interact with all living beings, including souls that are considered abhavya. However, clear stories explicitly identifying a person as an abhavya soul are very rare in Jain literature.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma:

• A Tirthankar and a Kevali have infinite knowledge, so they can know the nature of souls.
• They give deshna and guidance to all who come before them.
• An abhavya soul may hear the teaching, but by its own nature it will not attain moksha.

So the interaction itself is not a problem. The important point is that:

• the Tirthankar’s compassion is universal,
• but the spiritual capacity of each soul differs.

In many Jain stories, a soul may come to a Tirthankar, receive guidance, and still not attain liberation in that life. Such figures are not always clearly labeled as abhavya in the narrative.

Spiritual Understanding

This reflects an important Jain teaching:

• The Tirthankar’s grace is universal
• The result depends on the soul’s own karmic condition
• No soul is forced into liberation

Abhavya souls show that even in the presence of perfect teaching, not every soul is ready for moksha. This highlights the Jain emphasis on self-effort, right faith, and karmic maturity.

Takeaway

So the answer is yes, they can interact with abhavya souls, but specific named stories about “this person was abhavya” are usually not clearly stated in Jain tradition. The scriptures more often emphasize the universal preaching of Tirthankars than the labeling of individuals as abhavya.