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Gautam Gotra
[edit]Gautam (Sanskrit: गौतम) is a prominent gotra (patrilineal lineage) in Indian society, tracing its origins to the ancient sage Gautama Maharishi. It is found among various communities—Brahmins, Rajputs, Jats, and others—and plays a key role in religious, cultural, and social identity.
Etymology
[edit]The name derives from Sanskrit roots: *gaḥ* (गः, “bright light”) and *tama* (तम, “darkness”), together signifying “one who dispels darkness” (ignorance) through light (knowledge) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Origin
[edit]Gautam Gotra originates with the Vedic sage Gautama Maharishi, recognized as one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. He was the son of Dirghatamas and fathered Vamadeva and Nodhas, both of whom composed hymns in the Rigveda :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Communities
[edit]Brahmins
[edit]Brahmins across India—particularly in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu—belong to Gautam Gotra and often bear “Gautam” as their surname :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
Rajputs
[edit]The Rajput clan Gautam claims descent from a Brahmin named Singhi and his Gaharwar wife and is predominantly found in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
Jats
[edit]The Jat community also includes a Gautam gotra, with origins traced to sage Gautama and mentioned by Panini :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
Others
[edit]Members of the gotra appear in Kshatriya and Vaishya communities through disciplic succession, not direct lineage :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
Religious & Social Significance
[edit]In Hindu custom, gotra defines exogamous groups—marriage is traditionally forbidden within the same gotra :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. Jainism also recognizes Gautam lineage among its monastic community, including monks like Indrabhuti and Agnibhuti :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
Notable Figures
[edit]- **Gautama Maharishi** – Vedic sage and progenitor of the gotra :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- **Vamadeva** & **Nodhas** – Rigvedic hymn composers, sons of Gautama :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- **Various individuals** – e.g., Dhwani Gautam (filmmaker), Hari Gautam (cardiologist), many Brahmin figures with "Gautam" surname :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}