In Jainism, “God” is understood very differently from many other religions.

1. No creator God

- Jainism clearly says: there is no one supreme creator who makes or runs the universe. - The universe is beginningless and endless, working by its own natural and karmic laws.

1. Who is called “God” in Jainism?

After attaining moksh (liberation), a soul becomes a Siddha. - A Siddha has: - Infinite knowledge - Infinite perception - Infinite bliss - Infinite energy - Such liberated souls (Siddha) and also Arihant (omniscient beings still with body) are both respectfully called “Bhagwan” / “Dev” / “God” in Jain usage. - They do not create or control the world. They are perfect, liberated souls who have completely destroyed all karma and will never be born again.

1. After moksh – what happens?

- The soul rises to the top of the universe, to Siddha-shila. - There it stays forever in pure, peaceful, blissful state. - It does not interfere in the world, does not punish, reward, or change anyone’s karma. - We bow to Siddhas for inspiration and ideal, not to “ask favors”.

So, in simple words:

• No: Jainism does not have a creator God who runs everything.
• Yes: In Jainism, the perfect liberated soul (Siddha / Arihant) is called “God” in the sense of an ideal, completely pure, all‑knowing being, attained after moksh.

You can read more on this Jain understanding of God and Siddha here