Nigod (also written nigoda) is a Jain cosmological category of beings.

• What it is: Nigods are the lowest form of living beings. They are extremely tiny, many-bodied jivas that exist in clusters and have very little consciousness. They possess only one sense (touch). Some descriptions say they are like a body that contains many souls (samyoga sharira). ( jainknowledge.com)
• Why it matters: In Jain philosophy, many souls remain in the nigod state for countless ages, highlighting how rare and precious a human birth is for spiritual progress toward moksha (liberation). The concept emphasizes ahimsa and the careful regard for all life, even the tiniest beings. ( jainknowledge.com)
• Types: There are references to two kinds—nitya-nigod (always nigod) and itara-nigod (sometimes returning to nigod after other lives). Different texts may spell out these nuances with slight variations, but the core idea is the existence of a lowest, highly bound jiva state. ( jainknowledge.com)
• Traditions: Both Digambar and Shvetambar traditions acknowledge nigod as part of the soul-world hierarchy, though exact details and emphasis can vary by text and commentary. The essential point remains: nigod is the most fundamental, least developed form of life in Jain cosmology. ( jainworld.jainworld.com)

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