Answer

In Jain Dharma, the heavenly beings called Devas have different ranks and roles. The three terms you mentioned are usually understood as:

• Indra – the chief or king among a group of heavenly beings.
• Sāmānika – high-ranking devas who are close to Indra and similar in status, but not equal to Indra.
• Trāyastriṃśa – a group of 33 important devas associated with Indra’s heavenly assembly.

List

The commonly given hierarchy of important divine ranks in Jain tradition includes:

• Indra
• Sāmānika
• Trāyastriṃśa
• Pāriṣadya
• Ātmarakṣaka
• Lokapāla
• Anīka
• Prakīrṇaka
• Ābhiyogya
• Kilbiṣika

Explanation

These are categories of devas according to their position, function, and nearness to Indra:

• Indra is the ruler of a heavenly group.
• Sāmānika devas are respected companions of Indra.
• Trāyastriṃśa devas form an important divine council or group.
• Pāriṣadya devas are members of the divine assembly.
• Ātmarakṣaka devas act as personal protectors.
• Lokapāla devas are guardians of directions or regions.
• Anīka devas are connected with heavenly armies or groups.
• Prakīrṇaka devas are miscellaneous attendant devas.
• Ābhiyogya devas perform assigned duties or services.
• Kilbiṣika devas are lower-ranking devas.

Takeaway

In Jainism, devas may have high status and great pleasure, but they are still within saṃsāra. Liberation is attained not by heavenly rank, but by right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.