Gotra ( lineage ) in Jainism is not a core doctrinal concept like in some other Indian traditions. Among Jains, especially Swetambar and Digambar communities, gotra is more about family or clan lineage that members may refer to for social or marriage traditions, rather than a spiritual or religious credential.

• Swetambar and Digambar traditions both recognize lineage in family histories, but they do not base spiritual authority or Jain practice on gotra.
• In practice, many Jain families use gotra as a way to note genealogical background, and some communities may prefer or avoid marrying within the same gotra as a social custom. This is more about cultural etiquette than about Jain siddhanta (doctrine).

If you meant a specific term like “Malani” in a particular Jain community, that may refer to a local clan name or family lineage rather than a universal Jain doctrinal category. For precise, tradition-specific details (Digambar vs. Swetambar interpretations), I can help explain further if you share the exact term or context you have in mind.