Answer

In Jain tradition, Ravan is generally described as a Vidyadhar and a powerful being, but he is not traditionally accepted as becoming a Tirthankar in his immediate next bhav.

According to common Jain accounts, after his life as Ravan, due to intense passions and karmas, he goes to a lower gati first. However, Jain tradition also holds that in the distant future, after many births and spiritual progress, Ravan will ultimately attain liberation.

Explanation

In Jain Ramayana traditions, Ravan is not seen simply as a “demon” in the non-Jain sense. He is described as:

• A powerful Vidyadhar
• A highly learned and capable ruler
• But also one overcome by rāga, māna, and passions

Because of these passions and sinful karmas, especially attachment and pride, he does not immediately become a Tirthankar in the next birth.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that even a very powerful, learned, or gifted person cannot attain the highest spiritual state without conquering passions.

For becoming a Tirthankar, a soul must bind Tirthankar-nāma-karma through extremely pure and compassionate spiritual causes. Ravan’s life, as traditionally narrated, does not represent the immediate fruition of such karma in the next birth.

Takeaway

So, the answer is: No, Ravan is not traditionally described as becoming a Tirthankar in his very next bhav. His soul has future spiritual potential, but only after passing through further births and purification of karmas.