Answer

In Jain Dharma, the soul does not originally come from anywhere.

The soul, called jīva, is eternal. It has no beginning and no creator. It was never created, and it will never be destroyed.

Explanation

According to Jain philosophy:

• Every soul has existed forever.
• The soul is independent and eternal.
• It does not come from God, matter, or any other source.
• It has been wandering in saṃsāra due to karma from beginningless time.

Jainism teaches that reality is made of eternal substances, and jīva is one of them. So the soul is not “born” in the ultimate sense. Only the body is born and dies; the soul continues.

Spiritual Understanding

The pure nature of the soul is:

• Infinite knowledge
• Infinite perception
• Infinite bliss
• Infinite energy

But due to karmic bondage, these qualities are covered. Through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct, the soul can free itself from karma and attain moksha.

Takeaway

In Jain Dharma, the soul does not come from anywhere. It is beginningless, eternal, and naturally pure, but bound by karma until it achieves liberation.