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How did the caste system help in the rise of Jainism and Buddhism?
Jainism & Buddhism
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The caste system greatly affected the Vedic religion. People from higher caste began to discriminate against those from the lower castes, especially the Shudras. Such treatment led to resentment among common people, who sought a religion free of caste based discrimination. They sought and promoted love and harmony instead of caste distinctions and social divisions.
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