Significance of Clean garment
In both Purana and Dharmashastra, the term "Clean garment" symbolizes purity and is integral to various rituals and ceremonies. It represents the untainted clothing of divine figures and signifies the tidy outfits worn by children for ceremonies. Clean garments can be made from pure materials and are essential after bathing as well as for significant events like the Ashvayuji ceremony. These garments reflect an individual's readiness for sacred actions, embodying the broader theme of purification in spiritual practices.
Synonyms: Clean clothing
In Dutch: Schoon kledingstuk; In Finnish: Puhdas vaate; In Spanish: Prenda limpia
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Buddhist concept of 'Clean garment'
In Buddhism, "Clean garments" symbolize purification and the readiness for spiritual practice, as evidenced by brothers discarding old rags to signify their commitment before approaching the Master.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Symbolic of purification and preparation for spiritual practice, as the brothers would discard their old rags after committing to their practices before visiting the Master.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Clean garment'
In Hinduism, "Clean garment" symbolizes purity and readiness for sacred rituals, represented by fresh clothing for ceremonies, specifically garments crafted from clean materials, and worn post-bathing to signify cleanliness and spiritual preparation.
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) A tidy outfit in which the child is dressed for the ceremony, symbolizing purity.[2] (2) A garment in which the mother dresses the child before handing him to the father in the naming ceremony.[3]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) An aspect of purification rituals, where wearing unblemished clothing symbolizes readiness for sacred or significant actions.[4] (2) Clothes that should be worn after bathing to signify purity.[5]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) A garment or dress made from clean materials such as bark or grass, worn by the practitioner.[6]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Fresh and unsoiled clothing required for the performance of the Ashvayuji ceremony.[7]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) A fresh and unblemished garment that the mother dresses the son in for ceremonial purposes.[8]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Refers to the pure and untainted clothing worn by the divine figure in the text, symbolizing purity.[9]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) wear clean garments; referring to the importance of maintaining cleanliness in attire during spiritual observances.[10]
Jain concept of 'Clean garment'
In Jainism, Clean garments symbolize purity and readiness for sacred actions, exemplified by Sagara, who dressed appropriately after his fasting, reflecting the importance of physical cleanliness in spiritual practice.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Symbolizes purity and preparation for a sacred act, as Sagara dressed appropriately after completing his fast.[11]