RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Local dialect
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Corrupted religion
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Saints
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Death of royal families
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Detailed explanation-1: -In order to spread the teachings of Jainism, Mahavira organized an order of his followers which admitted both men and women. Jainism gradually spread to western India where the Brahmanical religion was weak.
Detailed explanation-2: -The two causes for the spread of Jainism are: Local Dialect-Mahavira adopted the language of common people, i.e, Prakrit instead of Sanskrit to preach his doctrines. Royal Patronage-Jainism received royal patronage of Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas. Chandragupta Maurya is also said to have converted to Jainism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reaction against Ritualism. Rituals had become an important part of religious ceremonies and festivals. Corruption in Religion. Rigid Caste System. Difficulty in Understanding Sanskrit. Political Patronage. Agricultural Economy.