Answer

Abhavya jīva are not limited to only sūkṣma beings. They can also be manushya, dev, tiryancha, or naraki—because abhavyatva is a quality of the soul, not a body type.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma:

• Abhavya means a jīva that is not fit for moksha.
• This does not mean it must have a particular kind of body.
• Sūkṣma refers to a subtle form or body category.
• Manushya, dev, etc. refer to gati or life-state.

So these are different things:

• Abhavya = spiritual incapacity for liberation
• Sūkṣma / sthūla = type of body or physical subtlety
• Manushya / dev / tiryancha / naraki = realm or gati

Therefore, an abhavya jīva can be found in different gatis, including human and celestial births.

Spiritual Understanding

This teaching shows an important Jain point:

• A soul’s outer birth does not decide its inner spiritual capacity.
• A jīva may be in a very high or very low birth, yet still be abhavya.
• So Jain Dharma emphasizes inner qualification for liberation, not just birth or form.

Takeaway

Abhavya jīva are not only sūkṣma. They can also be manushya, dev, and other forms, because abhavyatva is a soul-condition, not a species or body category.