Answer

In Jain Gotrej Puja, the seven sāthiyā drawn with chalk powder generally represent the seven generations / family lineage connected with one’s gotra.

They are drawn as a respectful symbolic offering to remember and honor the family lineage through which one has received birth, values, dharma-saṃskār, and connection to Jain tradition.

Explanation

In many Jain family rituals, sāthiyā is an auspicious symbol. During Gotrej Puja, drawing seven sāthiyā is commonly understood as representing:

• one’s ancestral lineage,
• continuity of the family and gotra,
• gratitude toward forefathers,
• the wish that dharma and good conduct continue in the family.

The chalk powder is used to make the sacred ritual space pure, clean, and auspicious.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that birth in a dharmic family is a result of punya, but the true goal is not pride in lineage. The deeper meaning is:

• to remember with gratitude,
• to continue good values,
• to strengthen right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct,
• to use human birth for spiritual progress.

Takeaway

The seven sāthiyā in Gotrej Puja are a symbol of family lineage, gratitude, auspiciousness, and the continuation of Jain values across generations.