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# Socio-Religious and Intellectual Ferment behind the Rise of Buddhism and Jainism The sixth century BCE marked a significant turning point in the social, religious and intellectual history of ancient India. During this period, the traditional Vedic religious order faced serious challenges, while new economic, political and social conditions created an atmosphere of questioning and experimentation. Buddhism and Jainism emerged in this environment as powerful heterodox movements that challenged several established practices and ideas of Brahmanical society. Their rise was therefore not an isolated religious development but the outcome of a wider socio-religious and intellectual ferment associated with the transformation of Indian society. The later Vedic period had witnessed the increasing complexity of religious rituals and sacrifices. The performance of elaborate yajnas became an important means of maintaining social and cosmic order. These rituals were generally controlled by Brahmins, whose specialized knowledge of sacred texts gave them considerable religious authority. Sacrifices could also be expensive and complicated, making them largely inaccessible to ordinary people. Consequently, there was growing dissatisfaction with excessive ritualism and with the idea that religious merit depended primarily on sacrificial ceremonies. The rigidity of the varna system also contributed to the emergence of alternative religious movements. Society was increasingly differentiated into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras, with unequal social _________ __________ _________ ________ _____ _________ _____ ________ __________ _______ _______ ______.
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