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The Gotra concept goes all the way back to Vedic period in History. We are all supposed to be heirs of different Rishis. Each Gotra represents each Rishi.
People within the same gotra are regarded as part of the same family. So marrying within the same gotra is prohibited, since people with same gotra are considered to be siblings. It probably was more meant to avoid any medical blood disorder problems which is common if marrying within the family.
No it does not Same surname mean same Kul. Marriage is allowed in the same surname or Kul. But not allowed in same gotra becuase they share the same family tree.
Hi
Surname is not same as Gotra, but if some casts people use Gotra as their surname also. Marriages can happen in same surnames but not is same gotra, as you can say Sharma is surname and there are many gotras like kaushik, bhardwaj and parashar etc. so any kaushik, bhardwaj and parashar can use his/her gotra as surname of all can use Sharma. Same in the case of guptas all guptas are baniya but they have different gotras. Anyways watsoever same Gotra means siblings and i.e. enought for not marrying. So this is the issue. I hope u won'd mind. thanks
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