In Jain Dharma, the concept of gotra (ancestral lineage) is not a central or defining element of spiritual practice. Gotras are more a social-religious concept found in some Hindu communities and are not used to determine Jain spiritual progress or identity.

What matters in Jainism is one’s personal discipline (samyak jeevan), adherence to the Five Anointed Virtues (right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, etc.), and the guidance of a Jain guru or samaj if you follow a specific tradition. Family background or a Hindu gotra like Sapadiya doesn’t impact one’s path to liberation in Jain philosophy.

If you’re exploring how Jain teachers view lineage or sectarian roles, you might find it helpful to study Jain scriptures and commentaries that emphasize conduct, vows, and the path to kevalajina (omniscience) rather than genealogical lineage.