Answer

Your sincerity toward Jain Dharma is respectful. In Jainism, becoming Jain is primarily a matter of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct — not merely a legal label.

If you sincerely accept Jain principles such as:

• Ahimsa — non-violence
• Aparigraha — non-possessiveness
• Anekantavada — respect for many-sided truth
• Truthfulness, self-control, compassion, and spiritual discipline
• Reverence for Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, and Sadhu-Sadhvi

then spiritually, you are walking on the Jain path.

Explanation

Regarding the legal side, rules about religion, caste certificates, Scheduled Caste benefits, conversion, and state residence are matters of government law. Since legal rules may differ by state and can affect your rights, documents, and future benefits, you should continue only with guidance from a qualified legal authority or government office.

From the Jain Dharma side:

• Jainism does not ask a person to follow Dharma for legal benefits.
• Jain Dharma is based on inner transformation, discipline, and purity of conduct.
• Giving up benefits should be done only after full understanding of legal and practical consequences.
• Do not take such a serious step under pressure or confusion.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the true identity of a person is not caste or social status, but the atma — the soul. Every soul has the potential to become pure, liberated, and perfect.

Following Jainism sincerely means gradually reducing:

• Violence
• Anger
• Greed
• Attachment
• Falsehood
• Possessiveness

and increasing:

• Compassion
• Forgiveness
• Self-restraint
• Equanimity
• Devotion
• Right conduct

Takeaway

If your heart is firmly devoted to Jain Dharma, continue practicing sincerely. But for legal conversion, caste status, SC benefits, and residence conditions, please take proper legal guidance before making any final decision. Spiritually, Jain Dharma values your sincerity, discipline, and purity of conduct more than any legal category.