Answer

Yes, devas may remember their past births to some extent. In Jain Dharma, this is generally called Jāti-smaraṇa Jñāna, meaning the knowledge or recollection of previous lives.

Explanation

• Jāti-smaraṇa means “remembering one’s former birth.”
• Devas are said to possess avadhi jñāna by birth, which gives them limited extra-sensory knowledge.
• Because of this, they can know certain past or future matters, including previous rebirths, depending on their karmic state and the level of that knowledge.
• However, this is not complete omniscience. It is limited knowledge.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, remembrance of past births reminds us that the soul travels through many lives according to karma. Such knowledge can deepen detachment, humility, and the desire for liberation.

Takeaway

The term you are looking for is Jāti-smaraṇa Jñāna — the recollection of past lives. Devas may have this knowledge, but only within limits.