Module-004

First Published: July 5, 2025 | Last Updated:July 5, 2025

Reasons for emergence of new religions Shift from pastoral to agrarian economy and rise in trade; Vaishyas (third Varna) supported Jainism and Buddhism. Caste rigidity, low status of Shudras and women caused discontent. Animal sacrifices clashed with agrarian values. Vedic religion had complex rituals, Brahmin dominance, and superstitions; new religions opposed Brahmin authority. Sanskrit lost […]