Is there any thakur jain also
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Answer
Yes, there are Jains with the surname or community name “Thakur” in some regions, especially where “Thakur” is used as a family title, caste title, or local surname.
However, “Thakur Jain” is not a separate Jain sect like Śvetāmbara, Digambara, Sthānakavāsī, Terāpanth, etc.
Explanation
In Jain Dharma, a person’s religious identity is based on following Jain teachings such as:
- Ahimsa — non-violence
- Aparigraha — non-possessiveness
- Anekāntavāda — understanding many viewpoints
- Devotion to the Tirthankars
- Right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct
Surnames like Thakur, Shah, Jain, Doshi, Mehta, Gandhi, Lodha, Sethi, Singhi, etc., can vary by region and family history.
Takeaway
So, a person can be both Thakur by surname/community identity and Jain by religion, but “Thakur Jain” itself is not a distinct Jain religious sect.