Question

why do you think many teacher rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices?​

Answer 1

Many teachers rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices because they wanted to bring equality among social castes. They advocated that everyone regardless of caste and creed has right to worship God.

Answer 2

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Many teachers rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices because such beliefs advocated social differences, where the lower castes were oppressed by the upper castes. They believed in the power of personal devotion and felt attracted by the idea of a Supreme God, which believed that the only path to salvation was through bhakti or devotion.