e best that
             person has to look forward to is to be re-incarnated into a higher section of the caste
             system. That very rarely happens, if ever. With that in mind the search for a new religion
             Both of the religions have great qualities that make up a desirable religion. "Both
             Jainism and Buddhism rejected the sacrifice system taught in the Vedas. Both taught that
             one achieved release from life not by offering sacrifices to the gods or by any form of
             worship but through accomplishments in one's own life. Both rejected the Vedas as
             sacred scripture, and both taught that anyone of any caste who lived properly might find
             release."(Hopfe, 87) Both Jainism and Buddhism taught that all forms of life were sacred
             and were to be loved and preserved whenever possible (ahisma). This belief contradicted
             the ritualistic sacrifices to the gods of Hinduism. The most important aspect in the
             transition from Hinduism to either Jainism or Buddhism is the belief that salvation and
             release is not achieved from ritualistic practices or other forms of worship, it is achieved
             through personal accomplishment and hard work and dedication. Anyone who lived a
             good moral life and who was focused and dedicated could achieve moksha, the release
             from re-incarnation, regardless of caste position. Jainism and Buddhism offer hope for
             members of the lower castes. This is a reason for the increased popularity and the easily
             spread word of Buddhism and Jainism. Both religions have great aspects. The
             foundations of practice of the two religions are ver
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