are there celestial beings
Yes. In Jain cosmology there are celestial beings called Devas who live in the upper realms of the universe. They enjoy heavenly pleasure because of their good karma, but they are not liberated or omniscient. Like all embodied beings, they are still subject to karma and can be reborn in lower or higher realms. The ultimate spiritual goal in Jainism is moksha (liberation) for every soul, which is achieved by removing all karmas and taking refuge in correct conduct and right knowledge.
A few quick clarifications:
- Devas are not divine creators or eternal beings; they have their own cycles of birth and death and are still within samsara until moksha.
- The liberated beings who have shed all karma reside in Siddhashila, beyond the cycles of rebirth.
- Digambar and Shwetambar traditions share this basic cosmology, though there can be slight differences in specific details or interpretations of certain beings.
If you’d like, I can point you to Jain scriptures or summaries that discuss the Devas, Siddhashila, and moksha in more detail.