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Knowledge of Sanskrit texts earned the Brahmanas a lot of respect in society.

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In the thousand years of history we have studied, significant shifts in religious traditions have occurred. Although people's faith in God was often collective, it could also be deeply personal. Moreover, the beliefs of these groups evolved in tandem with the changes in their social environments. During this period, the Hinduism we know today underwent considerable changes. The adoration of new deities, the construction of temples by the aristocracy and the rise of priests, or Brahmanas, as prominent social classes were among these. Because of their acquaintance with Sanskrit literature, the Brahmanas were held in high regard. Their sponsors, new rulers seeking status, backed them up, cementing their dominance.

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