Question

Why did New Religious Movements form in 6th century BC ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thinkers, Beliefs And Buildings. Give reasons of emergence of new religious sects during sixth century BCE. Many new religious sects emerged during 6th century BCE.

• Many rites and rituals- Another reason was because of the existence of so many rites and rituals, birth, death, marriage so many.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The Vedic religion had grown extremely complex by the sixth century BC.
• There was a strong emphasis on ceremonies, rituals, yajnas, and sacrifices.
• The Brahmins had grown in authority, and all the ceremonies had become extremely expensive for the common man.
• Animal sacrifices had an impact on the economy, which was dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry.
• Sanskrit was the language of all rituals, and the common individual could not grasp it.
• The use of coins encouraged trade and commerce, adding to the Vaishyas' importance.
• They had the third-highest position in society, after the Brahmins and Kshatriyas.
• They naturally searched for a religion that would further their cause.
• As a result, new faiths like Jainism and Buddhism emerged in India around the sixth century BC.

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