Jain Knowledge
Menu
  • JainGPT
  • Jain Directory
    • Jain Tirthsthaans
    • Jain Sangeetkars
    • Jain Pandits
    • Jain Acharya
    • Jain Businessman
  • Jain Media
    • Jain Stavan
    • Jain Pachkhan
    • Jain Stories
    • Jain Sutras
    • Jain Facts / Concepts
  • Advertise with us
Jain Knowledge
login Register

Get In Touch

phone
info@jainknowledge.com

online support

phone
Mumbai

India

  • Home
  • Jain Questions
  • Do devas have jaati smaran in Digambar
  • author Posted by
    Jain Follower

    Do devas have jaati smaran in Digambar

    2 hrs ago 2

    Answer

    In Digambara Jainism, devas are generally not described as having jāti-smaraṇa as a separate type of knowledge. They are usually said to be born with avadhi jñāna, and through that they may know past births.

    Explanation

    Jāti-smaraṇa means the ability to remember previous births. In Jain texts, this is usually discussed as a special remembrance that can arise in beings such as humans, and sometimes other living beings, when karmic veils become thin.

    For devas, the common Digambara understanding is:

    • they are not usually counted under jāti-smaraṇa as a separate category,
    • but they often have avadhi jñāna from birth,
    • so they can still know their past lives through that higher knowledge.

    Spiritual Understanding

    This shows an important Jain principle:
    • Different beings have different types of knowledge according to their karmas and gati.
    • Devas may have subtle knowledge, but that does not mean every kind of recollection is classed the same way.
    • Jainism always explains knowledge in a precise, karmic way.

    Takeaway

    So, the short answer is: generally no, devas are not said to have jāti-smaraṇa as such in Digambara Jainism, but they may know past births through avadhi jñāna.
    About Jain Knowledge

    JainGPT by JainKnowledge.com is India’s first AI-powered platform dedicated entirely to Jainism. Here, you can ask any question related to Jain Dharma — from rituals and history to philosophy and daily practices — and receive instant, accurate answers rooted in Jain principles.

    Our mission is to make Jain knowledge accessible to all, especially the next generation, through the power of technology.Whether you're a curious student or a lifelong seeker, JainGPT is your trusted digital guide for all things Jain.

    Learn More
    Follow Us
    Facebook
    Instagram

    Email Newsletters!

    Sign up with Jain Knowledge for content, updates, surveys & offers.
    gear mail mail
    Jain Knowledge

    JainGPT by JainKnowledge.com is India’s first AI-powered platform dedicated entirely to Jainism. Here, you can ask any question related to Jain Dharma — from rituals and history to philosophy and daily practices — and receive instant, accurate answers rooted in Jain principles.

    Our Mission

    Our mission is to make Jain knowledge accessible to all, especially the next generation, through the power of technology.Whether you're a curious student or a lifelong seeker, JainGPT is your trusted digital guide for all things Jain.

    info@jainknowledge@.com

    online support

    Mumbai

    India

    Copyright © 2026 Jain Knowledge Created by Katalyst Corp.