Answer

No, apple juice is not a jiva in Jainism. It is considered non-living matter, or ajiva / pudgala.

Explanation

In Jainism:

• Jiva means a living soul.
• Ajiva means non-living matter.

An apple tree has living beings associated with it, and the apple itself comes from a living plant. But once the apple is crushed and turned into juice, that juice is not treated as a separate living soul.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches us to recognize life carefully and to avoid हिंसा as much as possible. So while the apple tree and fruit involve jiva, the juice is not jiva. Still, Jain practice may consider whether the preparation causes harm to living beings, and this is why many Jains are careful about what they consume.

Takeaway

Apple juice itself is not a jiva in Jainism, but it comes from a living plant, so the source must be understood with Jain principles of अहिंसा in mind.