Answer

I am sorry you experienced this. In Jain Dharma, spiritual worth is not based on caste. The true measure of a person is their right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, humility, non-violence, and inner purity.

A Digambar Muni may avoid physical touch for reasons of strict conduct and discipline, but ignoring someone because of caste is not in harmony with the deeper Jain principle of seeing every soul as capable of liberation.

Explanation

In Jainism:

• Every living being has a soul.
• Every soul has the potential to become liberated.
• Karma, not caste, determines bondage and spiritual progress.
• Humility and devotion matter more than social identity.

Regarding touching feet: Digambar Munis usually follow very strict rules of non-possession, restraint, and bodily discipline. Many monks may not allow laypeople to touch their feet due to rules of conduct, health, detachment, or avoiding physical contact. That part alone may not be wrong.

But if someone specifically rejects you because of caste, that is painful and not aligned with the universal Jain vision of the soul.

Spiritual Understanding

Please do not let this incident distance you from Jain Dharma.

Jain Dharma teaches:

• Ahimsa — non-violence in thought, word, and action
• Anekantavada — understanding many perspectives
• Aparigraha — detachment from ego and social pride
• Samata — equanimity toward all souls

Your devotion is valuable. Your bhav matters. If your intention was respectful, then spiritually your Vandana has meaning.

Takeaway

Do not feel inferior. A soul is not high or low by caste. Continue your devotion with humility, but also with self-respect. If one person behaves hurtfully, do not judge the whole Jain Dharma by that incident. True Jainism honors the purity and potential of every soul.