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सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिन: सर्वे सन्तु निरामया:। सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। मा कश्चित् दु:खभाग भवेत् ।। |
Happiness be unto all. Perfect health be unto all. May all see what is good. May all be free from suffering. |
i - Purity; ( Shaucha ) |
Purity is of two kinds - External and Internal. Manu Says:- The Body is purified by water and Mind is by truthfullness, Soul by knowledge and austerity, and intellect by true knowledge devoid of viparyaya and vikalp. Intellectual Purity ( Baudhika Shaucha ):- Purity of intellect is achieved in a variety of ways - by adjuration of actions prohibited by the scriptures, giving up Evil desires, Anger, Greed, Attachment, Misconception and Imagination; by negation of Jealousy, Hatred, Craving, Pride, Evil thoughts, the five affections and by the Practice of Compassion, Straightforwardness, Humility and Repetition of 'OM' or Gayartri Mantra, Auspicious vows, Non-violence, Truthfulness, Study of scriptures and by the constant flow of Sattvika Guna and lastly, by Samadhi wherein the thought waves cease to occur. Purity of Speech ( Vachika Shaucha ) Speech is purified by renouncing harsh, false, vilifying, deceiving and hypocritical words and by the practice of true, sweet, affectionate and consoling speech and also by breathing exercises ( Pranayama ) Physical Purity ( Sharirika Shaucha ) The body is purified externally by bathing accompanied by the use of soap. Internal purity is achieved by the use of Laxatives - Yogic methods called Neti |