Question

Discuss the cause of a rise of Jainism and Buddism and their effect and significance

Answer 1

Answer:

Following are the factors that led to the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India: Reaction against Ritualism - Religious ceremonies and rituals had become very expensive and were performed according to the whims and fancies of the priestly class. ... Both had definitive opinions about religion and philosophy.

Answer 2

The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people. The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive.Mar 23, 2017