Answer

In Jain Dharma, Devs (celestial beings) are generally classified into four main types:

• Bhavanpati Dev – Residential celestial beings
• Vyantar Dev – Wandering celestial beings
• Jyotish Dev – Luminary celestial beings
• Vaimanik Dev – Heavenly celestial beings who live in celestial heavens

Explanation

1. Bhavanpati Dev
They live in special celestial residences called bhavans. They are considered lower celestial beings compared to the higher heavens.

2. Vyantar Dev
They are wandering or forest-dwelling celestial beings. Traditional Jain texts include beings such as Yaksha and Yakshini in this category.

3. Jyotish Dev
These are celestial beings associated with luminous bodies such as:

• Sun
• Moon
• Planets
• Stars

4. Vaimanik Dev
These devas live in heavenly realms called vimans. They are considered higher celestial beings and include devas of the various heavens.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, becoming a dev is still part of sansar, the cycle of birth and death. Even celestial pleasure is temporary. Therefore, Jain Dharma teaches that the highest goal is not heaven, but moksha — liberation from all karma.

Takeaway

The four types of Devs in Jainism are: Bhavanpati, Vyantar, Jyotish, and Vaimanik. They may have heavenly powers and pleasures, but they are still not liberated souls.