Give three reasons that led to the rise of Jainism and Buddhism.

The following reasons were responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism.

1. Vedic religious ceremonies had become too rigid and expensive. They were beyond the means of ordinary people.
2. Corruption and evil practices crept into religious practices. This made the people look for alternative religious sects.
3. Most of the vedic literature was composed in Sanskrit which the common man could not understand.