Question

state the causes of eise of Jainism. answer in 300 word
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Reasons for rise of Jainism

Social cause : Caste system became rigid and it created inequality in the society. The Kshatriyas had resented the domination of the priestly class, and Mahavira belonged to Kshatriya origin.

Religious unrest : Religious life in ancient India was originally very simple. But in the Later Vedic period complex rituals and ceremonies began to dominate the practice of worship. The complex rituals and sacrifices were not acceptable to the common people. It became expensive and elaborate. Blind faith and superstitious beliefs confused the people.

Economic cause : The growth of trade led to the improvement in the economic conditions of the Vaisyas. Now, they wanted to enhance their social status but the orthodox Varna system did not allow this.

Brahmani supremacy : Priests considered themselves superior and others as inferiors. They took advantage of knowing Sanskrit, and interpreted religion according to their convenience. Whereas these new religions were open for all and preached in local language like Prakrit and Pali, which found appeal to common masses.