In Rajasthan, Mithas are followers of jain religion. They are traders and not scheduled castes.
Jain Saraogi are the "sharavak" (Listeners) who were inspired by the teachings of Jain Religion or Jainism. Saraogi were not the original or native followers of the Jainism. They attended the religious ceremonies of Jain along with the followers of Jain religion and got influenced by it and started following the religion. Jain Saraogi's are Swetambar as well as Digamber. Though many of the Saraogi call themselves "Agarwals - followers of King Agrasen , a sub-caste and branch of hinduism.
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Saraogi are basically Jain Marwari
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It is a Digambar Jain surname of the Chaturth community. Since Jain, there is no direct caste link, but the name "Chaturth" is derived from "Kshatriya", so warrior lineage can be assumed.
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Yes, Jain religion a minority. Jainism is an independent religion, not a branch of any other religion. Jains do not believe in Hindu god, Jain do not believe in Veds & Hindu Purans, nothing is common from religious point of view. Every religion whose follower are not in majority are treated as minority.
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a caste is determined by birth. You can not change or remove your caste unless you accept another Religion.