Answer

In Jain Dharma, wrong devas usually means deities who may have power or fame, but are not the true refuge for liberation. They are still bound by karma, attachment, and delusion, so they are not considered the ultimate object of worship.

Explanation

Jain tradition generally explains celestial beings as four main groups:

• Bhavanavasi devas — deities associated with certain abodes or regions
• Vyantara devas — wandering or intermediate deities
• Jyotishka devas — luminary deities such as sun, moon, stars, and planets
• Vaimanik devas — heavenly devas who live in the celestial realms

From a Jain spiritual viewpoint, these devas are not liberated souls. Therefore, if someone treats them as the supreme God or the final path to moksha, that is considered wrong faith.

So, “wrong devas” are not usually a separate fixed category of beings. Rather, it means any deva wrongly accepted as the highest deity.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, the true refuge is:

• Arihant
• Siddha
• Acharya
• Upadhyaya
• Sadhu

A deva may be very powerful, but still:

• has karma
• can have desire or pride
• is not free from rebirth
• cannot grant liberation by itself

That is why Jain Dharma teaches us not to rely on devas for moksha, but to follow the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Takeaway

The idea of “wrong devas” in Jainism means deities who are worshipped as supreme, though they are not liberated. They may exist in different celestial categories, but only the Tirthankaras and Siddhas are the true spiritual refuge.