Lord shiv in Jainism
In Jainism, Lord Shiva as a Hindu deity is not part of Jain worship or theology. The Jain path centers on the Tirthankaras (enlightened teachers), Arihants, Siddhas, Sadhu, and Shastra, not on creator gods. Some ancient Jain texts or folk traditions may mention the name “Shiva” in other contexts, but these uses do not equate to worship of the Hindu god Shiva or to a supreme Jain deity.
Key points you can rely on:
- There is no doctrinal role for Shiva as a supreme being in Jainism; liberation (moksha) is sought through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct, under the guidance of Tirthankaras. ( jainknowledge.com)
- In Jain thought, the term shiv/śiva often means auspiciousness, bliss, or the liberated state of a Siddha, not a deity to be worshipped. This is a common Jain usage, separate from the Hindu god. ( jainknowledge.com)
- Some discussions note that, in cultural or art-historical contexts, the name Shiva appears in relation to Jain figures or as a linguistic-cultural overlap, but this does not imply a doctrinal equivalence to Hindu Shaivism. ( jainknowledge.com)