Answer

In Jain Dharma, Manushya Gati — human birth — is considered more durlabh and spiritually more valuable than Dev Gati.

Explanation

Both Manushya Gati and Dev Gati are rare compared to lower states of existence, but Jain tradition gives special importance to human birth because:

• Only in Manushya Gati can a soul properly practice intense Dharma, restraint, tapasya, samyag darshan, and progress toward moksha.
• Even heavenly beings in Dev Gati enjoy great pleasures, but those pleasures often create attachment and make spiritual effort difficult.
• A Dev may have knowledge and power, but the opportunity for liberation is primarily available through human birth.

In Jain understanding, even Devas desire a human birth because it gives the chance to practice the path of liberation.

Spiritual Understanding

Human life is durlabh because it gives a unique balance:

• Enough intelligence to understand Dharma
• Enough suffering to feel detachment
• Enough freedom to practice right conduct
• The possibility of attaining moksha

Dev Gati may appear superior due to comfort and pleasure, but from the viewpoint of liberation, Manushya Gati is higher in spiritual opportunity.

Takeaway

Dev Gati is pleasurable, but Manushya Gati is more precious. In Jain Dharma, human birth is considered especially rare because it is the best opportunity to move toward moksha.