Difference between Kula and Gotra In Hindu Matrimony
According to strict Hindu Tradition, the term Gotra is being used only for families of Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vysya in Indian Matrimony. It is related directly to original 7 or 8 Rishis of the Vedas. Now a days, it has taken broader meanings to involve any lineage being Brahmin or otherwise. There are other terms considered that are similar to Gotra and the different meaning of the word are spread to many.
A common mistake is to consider gotra to be synonymous with cult or Kula. A Kula is defined as a group of people belonging to the same God (Kula — Devta) and following similar rituals. It has nothing to do with the caste or lineage in Indian Matrimony. It is possible to change one’s Kula based on Ishta Devatha or faith
In almost all Hindu families, the marriages within the same gotra are not performed in Indian Matrimony. It is therefore considered in Hindu Matrimonials to know about the Kula-Gotra. The word “Gotra” means “lineage” in the Sanskrit gotra, as given names may show the place of residence, traditional occupation or other important family characteristic rather than gotra. Cult-Clan of the groom and the bride are checked before marriage approval. But marriage within the kula is allowed and even preferred.
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People belonging to the same Gotra as also belonging to the same caste in Hindu society. Many lines of descent from the major Rishis were later grouped separately. While the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, It shows the place of residence, traditional occupation or other important characteristics of the family rather than the gotra in Indian Matrimony.
Accordingly, the major gotras were categorized into ganas (subdivisions) and each gana was further categorized into families groups. The term gotra was then many a times started being applied to the ganas and to the sub-ganas in Indian Matrimony.
Every Brahmin claims to be a direct patrilineal descendant of one of the founding rishis of a certain gana or sub-gana. It is usually the gana or sub-gana that is now called to as gotra.
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