Who is god
In Jainism, there is no single creator God.
- The universe is eternal and operates according to natural law (karma and cosmic order), not a creator’s will.
- There are beings with great power and holiness, such as devas (gods) and Tirthankaras, but they are not creators. Devas are souls who have higher spiritual attainments and live in heavenly realms; they still follow karma and are not all‑powerful.
- The Tirthankaras (24 in this cycle) are enlightened teachers who show the path to liberation. They are revered as great arihants, but they themselves did not create the universe.
- The ultimate goal is to awaken to the true self (jiva) and attain kevala jnana (omniscience) as a Siddha (liberated soul). A Siddha has no body and is beyond karma.
Differences between Digambar and Shvetambar:
- Both traditions reject a personal creator God and share the above view about enlightened beings and liberation, though they differ in certain details of doctrine and lists of Tirthankaras.
If you’d like, I can summarize how this view fits with specific Jain scriptures or teachings.