Is Shankara Vishnu and Bramha there in Jain philosophy
In Jain philosophy, Shankaracharya (Shankara), Vishnu, and Brahma are not considered creators or central deities of the universe. Jainism does not have a creator god and does not worship these Hindu gods as supreme beings.
Key points:
- The Jain cosmos is eternal and governed by karma, with no single creator.
- There are divine beings (devas) in higher realms, but they are still bound by karma and not ultimate rulers or saviors.
- The Tirthankaras (Mahavira and the 24 previous ones) are the liberated guides for humans; they are not gods controlling creation.
- Digambar and Śwetāmbar traditions both emphasize liberation through right conduct and knowledge, not devotion to Brahma/Vishnu/Shankara as supreme deities.
If you’d like, I can point you to a JainKnowledge.com page that discusses Jain cosmology and the role (or non-role) of deva-gods in Jain thought.