Both Buddhism and Jainism advocated for peaceful coexistence and the avoidance of harm to all living beings.

“The thousands of castes and tribes on the Indian subcontinent have influenced each other in their religious beliefs and practices since the beginning of history and before. That the tribal religions have been influenced by Hinduism is widely accepted, but it is equally true that Hinduism, not only in its formative phase but throughout its evolution, has been influenced by tribal religions.”

Consider and discuss André Béteille’s thought.