Gotra (Status determining) Karma
Explanation of Gotra Karma
Gotra Karma determines your social and economical status. There are two
sub-types of Gotra Karma:
- Uchcha (Higher status determining) Gotra Karma
- Nichcha (Lower status determining) Gotra Karma
Effects of Gotra Karma
Nichcha Gotra Karma causes you to be low and poor in society.
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Uchcha Gotra Karma causes you to be high, well respected and wealthy in
society.
Causes of bondage of Vedniya Karma
Nichcha Gotra Karma is built by disrespecting people, being egoistic and
proud, and making fun of others.
Uchcha Gotra Karma is built by having
devotion and faith in the Jain Sangh, not looking down upon anyone,
being free from pride, respecting and honoring all, and treating
everyone with love.
How to destroy Gotra Karma
Gotra Karma can be shed by being respectful towards everyone. Once our Gotra Karma is shed, our souls become Agurulaghu
References:
1. https://websites.umich.edu/~umjains/jainismsimplified/chapter11.html
