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2. Why did Nikitin feel more comfortable around the Muslims that he encountered than the Hindus?

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Practice of numerous rituals in the Hindu society like dietary restrictions, nakedness, funeral rites, etc made him very uncomfortable.

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  • Nikitin felt more more comfortable around the Muslims that he encountered than the Hindus because the practice of numerous rituals in the Hindu society like dietary restrictions, nakedness, funeral rites, etc made him very uncomfortable.
  • Nikitin was a monotheist. He felt comfortable around the Muslims because they were monotheists and, therefore, remained in Muslim company for the duration of his travels, and his spiritual transformation.
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