Birth of Gotra
The birth of Gotra under Maharaja Agrasen is a significant event in the history of the Aggarwal community. Maharaja Agrasen, the revered king of Agroha, introduced the concept of Gotra as a way to organize and structure the growing population of his kingdom while preserving social harmony and unity. This division into Gotras helped maintain balance, promote cultural values, and regulate social practices such as marriage.
Origin of the Gotra System:
As per ancient tradition, Maharaja Agrasen divided his descendants into 18 Gotras, each named after a revered sage or ancestor. These sages were highly respected for their wisdom, moral integrity, and contributions to society. The purpose of this division was twofold: to provide each family with a unique identity within the larger community, and to create a system that promoted unity, cooperation, and mutual respect among the people.
| Gotra | Original Gotra | Lord | Sage (Rishi) | Veda | Branch | Sutra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airan/Aeron | Aurva | Indramal | Atri/Aaurva | Yajurveda | Madhyadini/Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Bansal | Vatsya | Virbhan | Vashishth/Vatsa | Samaveda | Kouthmi/Kauttham | Gobhil |
| Bindal or Vindal | Vashishth | Vrinddev | Yavasya or Vashishtha | Yajurveda | Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Bhandal | Dhoumya | Vasudev | Bhardwaj | Yajurveda | Madhyadini or Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Dharan or Deran | Dhanyas | Dhavandev | Bhekaar or Ghaumya | Yajurveda | Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Garg or Gargeya | Gargasya | Pushpadev | Gargacharya or Garg | Yajurveda | Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Goyal, Goel or Goenka | Gomil | Gendumal | Gautam or Gobhil | Yajurveda | Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Goyan, Gangal | Gautam | Godhar | Purohit or Gautam | Yajurveda | Madhyadini or Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Jindal | Jaimini | Jaitrasangh | Bruhaspati or Jaimini | Yajurveda | Madhyadini or Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Kansal | Kaushik | Manipal | Kaushik | Yajurveda | Madhyadini or Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Kuchhal, Kuchchal | Kashyap | Karanchand | Kush or Kashyap | Samaveda | Kosami or Kauttham | Komaal |
| Madhukul/ Mudgal | Mudgal | Madhavsen | Aashvalayan/Mudgal | Rigveda/Yajurveda | Saalaya/Sakalya | Aslayin |
| Mangal | Maandav | Amritsen | Mudragal/Mandavya | Rigveda/Yajurveda | Sakalya | Asusai |
| Mittal | Maitreya | Mantrapati | Vishwamitra/Maitreya | Yajurveda | Madhyadini/Madhuri | Kaatyayni |
| Nangal/Nagal | Nagendra | Narsev | Kaudalya/Nagendra | Samaveda | Kouthmi/Kauttham | Aslayin |
| Singhal/Singla | Shandalya | Sindhupati | Shringi/Shandilya | Samaveda | Koyumi/Kauttham | Gobhil |
| Tayal | Taitireya | Tarachand | Saakal/Taitireya | Yajurveda/Kri | Madhyadini/Aausthambh | Kaatyayni |
| Tingal/Tunghal | Taandav | Tambolkarna | Shandilya/Tandya | Yajurveda | Madhyadini/Madhuri | Kaatyayn |
Legacy of the Gotra System:
The Gotra system continues to play an important role in the Aggarwal community, preserving the values of social equality, respect for ancestry, and communal harmony. Maharaja Agrasen’s vision in creating the Gotra system laid the foundation for a cohesive and prosperous society, where people not only maintained their distinct identities but also worked together for the collective good.
The birth of Gotra under Maharaja Agrasen reflects his wisdom and leadership in creating a sustainable social structure that upheld justice, unity, and shared prosperity.