In pre 6th century BCE India may be analyzed through the lens of religion, society and politics. The increasing support of the Indian populace for the conversions can be attributed to the great sociocultural changes the society was experiencing. Not only changes in customs, but also the content and forms of religions were to be reworked dramatically. This rigid and exclusionary classification keenly defended within the Vedic framework, gave rise to heterodox traditions like Buddhism and Jainism which has in turn reformed the Indian society.

Socio-Religious Aspects

Hinduism demanded and reinforced the caste society through the Vedic Varna system, where Avarna levels of castes or social classes were available, but Avarna castes were again divided into castes with similar privileges. To this, there was agitation of lower levels with particular interest groups such as the Shudras and outcastes being targeted and subjected to contagious practices and preclusions on the activities that were religious. The lower stratum of society, suffered the hegemony of the Brahmins and their intricate practices and turned to Buddhism and Jainism, which promised an equal society.

Facts

These faiths encouraged people to practice ethical principles, live in peace without violence while treating all people equally regardless of who they are, pleasing to the oppressed.

Linguistic Considerations

The factor which undoubtedly contributed most to the propagation of Buddhism and Jainism was a mechanism of dissemination based on the use of simple, popular languages such as Pali and Prakrit.

Facts

The teachings of these religions would not reach the masses had Pali and Prakrit language not been available for the ‘common man’ unlike Sanskrit that was meant for the upper caste scholars only, the Brahmins.

Economic Concerns

In addition, expansion of commerce and improvement of social position of the Vaishya (trade) caste helped to popularize Buddhism and Jainism. The norms prescribed by the Veda about money lending and ingrained views on offering oneself in sacrifices, went against the principles of trade and commerce.

Facts

That is why, both Buddhism and Jainism practiced inconsequentiality and business ethics which suited this class and hence financed and propagated these religions.

Summary

The evolution of Buddhism and Jainism in the 6th century BCE India can be attributed to a combination of social, linguistic, and economic factors. These new religions offered inclusive and accessible alternatives to the established Vedic practices, attracting followers from diverse social backgrounds and enabling their wide dissemination across India.

Even with great strength, strategic planning cannot be fully substituted with AI since it does not have detailed, artistic and ethical understanding which is important for such decision making. Strategic planning should not be simply looking into the figures, but also predicting the behavior of people, culture and other external aspects which AI is unable to grasp completely.
For example : During a global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, critical strategic choices had to be made regarding the management of public health, economic stability, and social welfare effectiveness. It took a depth of feeling, ethical assessment, and flexibility—qualities that are difficult for AI to emulate.

Further, it is imperative that AI operates within the parameters of the data upon which it has been trained, and as such, it is vulnerable to biases and lacks the ability to predict situations that lie outside those parameters. In the case of initiating high risk business ventures like moving into areas with unstable political environments, strategic planning must take into account local feeling and potential negative impact to image—perspectives that AI could miss out on. Therefore, people, with their natural different perspectives, views, and ethics, are importantly necessary to sustain the sense of and need for strategic planning.

As for India’s future energy plans, the non conventional energy sources are very crucial for the clean energy transition. These sources are able to cut back on the use of fossil fuels, reduce pollution and promote sustainable development.

1. Solar Energy

The amount of sunshine in India is six months of sunshine while the potential of solar energy ranges from 5 to 7 kWh/m² and is available for about 300 -330 days in a year. Areas such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat have achieved 100 GW by 2022, and therefore solar energy use is steadily rising, and with it, the level of greenhouse gas emissions is decreasing.

2. Wind energy

The wind potential that India possesses is equivalent to around 302 GW at 100 meters height, which is similar to the wind power produced in regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. This source is aimed at producing 60 GW by the year 2022, the power generated from wind energy comes from a clean and endless resource, thus cutting down carbon emission.

3. Bio Energy

Bio-energy is estimated to generate 28 GW of power from India’s 750 million metric tonnes of biomass. Bio energy inhibits waste, boosts rural economies, and still in the end reduces carbon emissions.

4. Small Hydro Electricity

India has small hydropower resources, mainly in hilly areas, of approximately 20 GW of small hydro power potential. Environmental problems are minimal when utilizing small hydro projects for renewable energy.

5. Tidal and Wave Energy

The tidal energy factors that can be used are at an estimated 12,500 tidal currents per unit of energy production, India’s Coastal regions like Gulf of Khambhat.