Answer

Jainism does not believe in a creator God who creates, controls, or judges the universe.

But Jainism does believe in supreme spiritual beings—perfected souls—called:

• Arihants – enlightened beings who have conquered inner passions
• Siddhas – liberated souls who are free from karma forever

They are worshipped not as creators, but as perfect examples of what every soul can become.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the universe is considered eternal. It was not created by anyone and will not be destroyed by anyone.

Jainism teaches that every living being has a soul, and every soul has the potential to become perfect by removing karma through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

The Tirthankars, such as Bhagwan Mahavir, are not considered gods in the creator sense. They are liberated or enlightened beings who showed the path to moksha.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain worship is not about asking a God to forgive sins or change destiny. It is about:

• Developing reverence for perfected souls
• Remembering the qualities of purity, knowledge, and detachment
• Awakening the same potential within ourselves
• Following the path of non-violence, self-discipline, and liberation

Takeaway

Jainism does not believe in a creator God, but it deeply respects and worships liberated souls who have attained infinite knowledge, infinite perception, infinite bliss, and complete freedom from karma.