Answer

Yes, from the Jain perspective, that belief is generally considered wrong.

Explanation

Jain Dharma teaches that real spirituality comes from:

• clear awareness
• self-control
• non-attachment
• purity of conduct
• right understanding

Substances that intoxicate or alter the mind may create unusual sensations, but they do not lead to true spiritual progress. In fact, they usually increase:

• heedlessness
• confusion
• attachment
• loss of self-discipline
• karmic bondage

What may feel like “a new dimension” is usually a temporary mental effect, not genuine spiritual awakening.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, the soul rises through purification, not through intoxication. A substance may disturb the mind, but it cannot cleanse karma or reveal the true nature of the soul.

True inner vision comes from:

• restraint
• meditation
• repentance
• equanimity
• right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct

So if a practice weakens awareness, it is opposite to the Jain path.

Takeaway

In Jain Dharma, spirituality is not about escaping consciousness through substances. It is about becoming more conscious, more disciplined, and more pure within.