Answer

“Mehta” by itself does not तय/confirm a specific Jain gotra for Śvetāmbara Jains. In Jain tradition, gotra is generally family-line based, not surname-based.

Explanation

• The surname Mehta can be used by different Jain families.
• In Śvetāmbara Jain communities, the actual gotra may vary from one family to another.
• So, surname alone is not enough to identify the gotra accurately.
• The correct gotra is usually known from:

- family elders - marriage records - community genealogy/pedigree records - ancestral family tradition

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, family identity is respected, but gotra should be stated correctly and truthfully. It is better not to guess, because gotra is part of one’s lineage and social-religious record.

Takeaway

For a Śvetāmbara Jain with surname Mehta, the gotra must be confirmed from the specific family lineage—it cannot be decided from the surname alone.