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Is there a God in Jainism
Quick Answer
Jainism commonly does not believe in a creator God who controls the universe, viewing God instead as the highest spiritual ideal and perfected soul. Some interpretations emphasize God as an all-powerful, blissful being, but this varies mildly among scholars.
Detailed Answer
Jain philosophy generally rejects the idea of a supreme creator God who governs the universe or judges souls. Instead, it teaches that every soul is inherently divine and bound by karmas, which operate automatically without divine intervention. The goal in Jainism is to purify the soul by shedding karmic bonds and attain the state of Godhood, which is the realization of infinite knowledge, perception, strength, and bliss.
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