Astro Tips: Cleanliness has been given great importance in Hindu scriptures. Bathing is not only essential for physical hygiene, but it is also a symbol of spiritual and spiritual purity. It is clearly mentioned in the scriptures that it is mandatory to bathe before doing some tasks, because without bathing these works are considered inauspicious and their fruits are not received.
Bathing in Hinduism is considered the first phase of purification. According to the verse 85 of Manusmriti chapter 5, bathing is pure both body and mind, which makes a person ready for religion, karma and worship. Bathing in Vishnu Purana and Garuda Purana is also described as the basis of purity. The tasks done without bathing are considered impure, and they are not fruitful. Bath not only removes physical dirt, but also removes negative energy, which increases the sattvikta of the person. Let us know what tasks in the scriptures are compulsory to take a bath before doing it?
Rituals and religious rituals
It is clearly stated in the scriptures that bathing, havan, chanting, penance or any religious ritual is mandatory. According to Shloka 222 of Manusmriti Chapter 2, worship without bathing becomes fruitless. According to Skanda Purana, worship of the gods is not accepted without purification. Worshiping without bathing keeps the mind unclean, and there is a decrease in reverence for God.
Entering temple
Bathing before entering the temple is considered mandatory. According to Verse 35 of Bhagwat Purana chapter 11, purification of body and mind is necessary before entering the temple. Entering the temple without bathing can affect the energy of the holy place. This rule is particularly applied to pilgrimage places.
Yajna and Havan
The imperative of bathing has been emphasized in rituals like Yajna and Havan. According to Mantra 10 of Yajurveda chapter 1, it is necessary to bathe before performing the yajna. By performing a yajna without bathing, it is considered impure, and its fruit is not obtained. The importance of bathing before Havan is also mentioned in Garuda Purana.
Food and food
In Hindu scriptures, food is considered to be the offerings of Annapurna. According to the verse 139 of the Manusmriti chapter 5, one should take a bath before making food and eat, as it maintains the purity of food. Especially if food is being offered to God, it is also considered inauspicious to enter the kitchen without bathing.
Auspicious works and rites
Bathing before auspicious works and rites like marriage, mundan, nomenclature, Upanayana is mandatory. It is mentioned in the householders that bathing is necessary for purification during the rituals. Doing these tasks without bathing reduces their classical importance. In the Vishnu Purana, a bath is also mentioned before auspicious rites. Even the dead body is also bathed before burning after death.
Vedas and scriptures
It is mandatory to bathe before studying the Vedas, Upanishads, and other scriptures. According to Mantra 4 of Yajurveda chapter 2, purification of mind and body is necessary to attain knowledge. Studying the scriptures without bathing hinders the attainment of knowledge.
Pilgrimage and charity
Bath should be done before going on pilgrimage and before performing charity. According to Skanda Purana, after bathing, the complete fruit of pilgrimage is obtained. Similarly, taking a bath before donating increases the virtue of charity manifold.
Guru or saints
Bathing before meeting Guru or saints is said to be mandatory in the scriptures. According to the verse 34 of the Bhagavad Gita chapter 4, purity is necessary for the service and honor of the Guru. It is considered disrespectful to meet the guru without bathing.
Types and rules of bathing
There are different types of bathing in the scriptures, which are regular bathing, namittik bath, and Kamya bath. In the verse 86 of Manusmriti chapter 5, it is said to be auspicious to take daily bath daily in the morning. While bathing, ‘ॐ Gange Ch Yamun Chav Godavari Saraswati. Chanting the mantra ‘Narmade Sindhu Kavari Jalemin Sannidhin Kuru’ increases the effect of bathing.
Rules are mentioned under special circumstances
In certain circumstances such as the options of bathing in the scriptures at the time of illness or non -availability of water. It is mentioned in the Garuda Purana that in such a situation, a mental bath can be purified by applying a sense of purity or tilak from the mind. However, it is not appropriate to postpone the bath under normal conditions.
Disclaimer: The information given here is based on the scriptures beliefs and is being given only for information. Newshimachali does not confirm this.