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However, Jainism believes in the world of heavenly and [[demon|hellish beings]] who are born, die and are reborn like earthly beings. The souls who live happily in the body of a heavenly celestial do so because of their positive karma. It is further stated that they possess a more transcendent knowledge about material things and can anticipate events in the human realms. However, once their past karmic merit is exhausted, it is explained that their souls are reborn again as humans, animals or other beings. | However, Jainism believes in the world of heavenly and [[demon|hellish beings]] who are born, die and are reborn like earthly beings. The souls who live happily in the body of a heavenly celestial do so because of their positive karma. It is further stated that they possess a more transcendent knowledge about material things and can anticipate events in the human realms. However, once their past karmic merit is exhausted, it is explained that their souls are reborn again as humans, animals or other beings. | ||
The perfect enlightened souls with a body are called ''Arihants'' (victors) and perfect souls without a body are called ''Siddhas'' (liberated souls). Only a soul with human body can attain enlightenment and liberation. The liberated beings are the supreme beings and are worshipped by all heavenly, earthly and hellish beings who aspire to attain liberation themselves. | The perfect enlightened souls with a body are called ''Arihants'' (victors) and perfect souls without a body are called ''Siddhas'' (liberated souls). Only a soul with human body can attain [[enlightenment]] and liberation. The liberated beings are the supreme beings and are worshipped by all heavenly, earthly and hellish beings who aspire to attain liberation themselves. | ||
==The Five Vows== | ==The Five Vows== | ||