In Jainism there is no “resurrection” in the sense of coming back in the same body, but there is rebirth (punarjanma) according to karma.

About “the lowest animal”:

1. Four main gatis (destinies)

- Deva gati – heavenly beings - Manushya gati – humans - Tiryanch gati – animals, insects, plants, micro‑organisms - Narak gati – hell beings

All animals (from elephant to tiny insect or germ) are in tiryanch gati.

1. Lowest living beings in Jain view

Jain texts speak of very low, extremely undeveloped beings called nigod jiva: - One‑sensed (only touch) - Almost no individual awareness - Infinitely many, living in a common body These are considered the lowest stage of existence, even “below” normal animals we see.

1. So, what is the “lowest animal”?

- Among visible animals: the more ignorant, bound, and suffering, the “lower” the state (e.g., very tiny, short‑lived, highly vulnerable beings like insects, worms, etc.). - In strict Jain philosophy, nigod jivas are the lowest form of embodied life, even lower than insects and worms.

1. Key point

Jainism does not say “you will definitely become this specific animal.” Your next birth—whether as a high animal, a very low tiny being, or even in hell—is decided by: - Type of karma (violent, deceitful, greedy, etc.) - Intensity of passions at the time of bondage and at death

Therefore, the “lowest” rebirth is as nigod-type one‑sensed beings, and in terms of animals we ordinarily think of, very low insects/micro‑organisms in tiryanch gati. The way to avoid such births is to practice ahimsa, control passions, and follow right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.