RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Kshatriya resented the domination by the priestly class.
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improved conditions led to overpopulation
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total supremacy and control of religion by Brahmans
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mixture of religious rites and rituals and complexity of varnas
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vaishyas wanted to improve their social status
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jainism and Buddhism arose as a reaction to the Rigid Vedic religion. The Vedic religion involved many rights and sacrifices. Rituals and sacrifices were not only complex but also had become very expensive. The Rigid caste system made the life of the Shudras miserable.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reasons for rise of Jainism and Buddhism; Social cause: Caste system became rigid and it created inequality in the society. The Kshatriyas had resented the domination of the priestly class, and both Buddha and Mahavira belonged to Kshatriya origin.
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.