In Jainism, there is no fixed rule that “a meat‑eater always goes to a particular gati.” The next birth (gati) is decided by the total karmas and the state of passions at death.

• Meat eating is himsa (violence) toward five‑sensed beings. It binds heavy papa (sinful) karmas.
• If this violence is done with strong passions (anger, pride, deceit, greed) and cruelty, it greatly increases the likelihood of Narak gati (hellish birth).
• If the intensity is lower but the habit of violence continues, it inclines the soul toward Tiryanch gati (animal/insect/plant births).
• If there is mixed karma (some punya along with this papa), a human or even deva birth can still occur, but the papa will give suffering in that life or later.

Both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions agree on these principles of karma and gati. The safe, traditional guidance is to abstain from meat, practice ahimsa, do daily pratikraman, and cultivate compassion—this turns the soul away from lower gatis.

For a simple overview of the four gatis and Jain dietary guidance:

• Four gatis overview
• Gati (facts and concepts)
• What Jains should not eat (ahimsa diet)