Jain Dharma emphasizes the path of right conduct (ahimsa, satya, asteya, brachmacharya, aparigraha) and the guidance of liberated beings (Tirthankaras). It is natural for people to admire deities from other traditions, including Hindu gods, and to feel a sense of devotion. In Jainism, however, the focus of worship and reverence is typically on the Tirthankaras and on the ideal of renunciation and spiritual awakening.

Key points to keep in mind:

• Jain practice is non-theistic in the sense that it centers on the path to liberation and the teachings of the Tirthankaras, not on a creator god.
• Reverence for gods in Jainism is different from bhakti as understood in some Hindu traditions. Jain devotion is usually toward enlightened beings and the realization of one’s own soul’s purification.
• There are differences between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions in ritual emphasis and interpretations, but both prioritize personal conduct and the shedding of karma over ritual worship of deities.

If you love Hindu gods, you can honor their noble qualities in a Jain framework by focusing on universal virtues they exemplify and by keeping your own vows and spiritual goals clear. The most important thing is to stay true to Jain ahimsa, self-discipline, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation.