Jain view on Jainism and Shiva worship

• Jainism does not worship Shiva as a creator or supreme god. The path of liberation is through the Tirthankaras (enlightened teachers) and the faithful practice of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. Devas or guardian beings exist in Jain cosmology, but they are not objects of ultimate worship or liberation. This is true for both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions.

• Sometimes Hindu gods or figures named Shiva appear in cultural or artistic contexts within Jain temples, but this does not make Shiva a divine mentor or equal to a Tirthankara. The core reverence remains with the Tirthankaras, especially the first Tirthankara Adinath (Rishabhanatha) and Mahavira, and with the Siddhas and the Shastras (scriptures). Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions share this foundational view, though iconography and temple practices may differ in minor ways.

• If you see phrases like "Shiv" in Jain texts, they are often used in a different sense (auspiciousness or the state of liberation), not as a deity to be worshipped. The doctrinal emphasis is always on liberation through right faith, knowledge, and conduct.

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If you’d like a straightforward, temple-centric summary or quotes from specific Jain scriptures about Tirthankaras and worship, I can provide that as well.