According to Jainism, the universe (lok) is eternal and operates in endless cycles of time called "kalachakras" (time-cycles), which are divided into two halves: Utsarpini (ascending, improving) and Avasarpini (descending, deteriorating). Jainism teaches that there is no absolute end or beginning of the world—it was never created and will never be destroyed, but constantly changes through these cycles.

During the Avasarpini (the current era), moral and spiritual decline increases, resulting in greater suffering, violence, and ignorance. Eventually, this cycle will reach its lowest point, after which the Utsarpini cycle will begin, and conditions will gradually improve again.

Jain scriptures do not mention a single "end of the world." Instead, they emphasize the perpetual nature of the universe and the importance of individual effort for spiritual liberation (moksha) regardless of the era. The focus is not on predicting worldly events, but on self-realization and following the path of right faith, knowledge, and conduct to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara).

In summary, Jainism teaches that the world will continue to exist eternally through endless cycles, with fluctuating moral and spiritual conditions. The ultimate goal remains individual liberation, which is always possible through right effort, regardless of the world's external future.