Digambers jain gotras
Answer
In Digambar Jain tradition, “gotra” usually means a family or lineage identity used in social life. There is no single universal list of Digambar Jain gotras for all communities.Explanation
- Different Digambar Jain families and regions use different gotra names.
- Gotra is mainly used to पहचान family lineage, marriage relations, and community identity.
- It is not a spiritual rank or measure of religious purity.
- In Jain Dharma, the soul is what matters most, not birth-based status.
Spiritual Understanding
Jain teaching emphasizes:- equality of all souls,
- self-discipline,
- right conduct,
- and liberation through purification of karma.
So, gotra is only a worldly identity. It should never be considered more important than right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.