Q: Buddhist/Jain refutation of Hinduism

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5/11/96

    Query: Buddhist/Jain refutation of Hinduism
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we see several polemical writings against Jains & Buddhists.
This is one component of priest-peasant alliance proposed by Burton Stein
which successfully drove out these heretic religions.

I want to learn how Buddhism/Jainism refuted Brahmanical Hinduism
in early stages and its evolution? What are the main arguments of
Sramanas for rejecting Vedas? I am intrigued to hear of Buddhist homas. 
I have heard these religions preferred prakrits to vedic sanskrit.
Any references will be appreciated.

Thanx,
N. Ganesan
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