Answer

In Jain Dharma, a deva can have devotion, right faith, and remembrance of the soul, but true atma sadhana for moksha is not mainly possible in deva gati. The strongest and most effective spiritual practice is considered possible in human birth.

Explanation

A deva enjoys heavenly pleasures and a subtle, blissful existence. Because of that, the life of a deva is generally not suited for deep तप, intense self-discipline, and the कठिन साधना needed for liberation.

In Jain understanding:

• Human life is the best birth for आत्मसाधना.
• Devas may have:

- right belief, - devotion, - knowledge, - and spiritual awareness.

• But they do not usually perform the kind of rigorous साधना that leads directly to moksha.

So, if by “atma sadhna” you mean deep spiritual progress toward liberation, the answer is: Devas can support dharma, but human birth is the proper field for full आत्मसाधना.

Spiritual Understanding

This teaches an important Jain principle:

• Spiritual effort needs balance, restraint, and awareness.
• Too much pleasure makes renunciation difficult.
• Human life gives both suffering and freedom, which makes it ideal for आत्मचिंतन, व्रत, तप, and ध्यान.

That is why Jain Dharma gives great importance to human birth, right faith, and self-effort.

Takeaway

Yes, a deva may have spiritual भावना and respect for the soul, but complete आत्मसाधना is primarily the opportunity of human life. In Jain Dharma, self-effort in human birth is the real path to liberation.