Answer

No, Oswal is generally not a gotra. It is the name of a Jain community or social group.

Explanation

• Oswal refers to a Jain community, especially found among many Shvetambar Jain families.
• Gotra usually refers to a family lineage or clan name within a larger community.
• So, Oswal is the broader community identity, while a gotra would be a specific family or lineage name inside that community.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, one’s real identity is not based on caste or lineage, but on:

• right faith
• right knowledge
• right conduct

Community and gotra are social identifications, but they are not the essence of Jain dharma.

Takeaway

Oswal = Jain community Gotra = family lineage/clan name

If you want, I can also explain the difference between Oswal, Gotra, and Goth in simple Jain terms.