Buddhism rejected the Oppressive Vedas
Vedas as the ultimate source of knowledge, & Brahmin monopoly on that knowledge
Buddhism opposed the idea that the Vedas were the ultimate source of knowledge and authority because the Buddha taught that liberation from suffering could be attained through personal experience and understanding, rather than relying on the authority of external sources such as the Vedas or Brahmins. The Buddha emphasized the importance of direct insight and understanding, and encouraged his followers to rely on their own experience and understanding of the nature of reality. The Buddha also criticized the rigid social hierarchy promoted by the Vedas, which gave a privileged position to the Brahmin caste and reinforced the idea that certain individuals were inherently superior or inferior based on their birth. Buddhism, on the other hand, taught that all individuals have the potential to attain enlightenment regardless of their social status or background.
Buddhism rejected the idea that knowledge and spiritual attainment were the exclusive domain of the Brahmins or any particular social class. The Buddha taught that anyone, regardless of their caste or social status, could attain enlightenment through personal effort and practice of the Dharma. This challenged the traditional belief in the superiority of the Brahmin caste and the idea that only they were qualified to perform certain religious ceremonies and rituals. The Buddha also criticized the Vedic tradition of sacrificing animals, which was a common practice during that time, and emphasized non-violence and compassion towards all living beings.
