Ravan Aur laxman ketla bhave mokh jayenge
Jainism teaches that every soul (jiva) has the potential to attain moksha (liberation) through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. Regarding the characters Ravan (Ravana) and Laxman (Lakshmana) from the Ramayana, Jain tradition has its own versions of these stories, sometimes differing from Hindu accounts.
According to Jain scriptures and commentaries:
- Ravana is considered a significant figure in Jain Ramayana, often depicted as a learned and devoted soul, but due to his attachments and actions, he did not attain moksha in that life. Jain texts mention that Ravana will attain moksha after a certain number of rebirths (bhavas), after going through further spiritual progress.
- Lakshmana (Laxman) in Jain tradition is sometimes described as an incarnation who, after his life as Lakshmana, will become a future Tirthankara or will attain moksha after a fixed number of births.
Specifically, according to some Jain texts:
- Ravana will attain moksha after 7 more lives (saat bhav).
- Lakshmana will attain moksha after 1 more life (ek bhav).
Please note that interpretations can vary slightly among Jain sects and texts, but the above is a commonly accepted view in Jain narrative tradition.