Significance of Cleaning
Synonyms: Tidying up, Purifying, Sweeping, Polishing
In Finnish: Puhdistus; In Spanish: Limpieza; In Dutch: Schoonmaak
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Hindu concept of 'Cleaning'
In Hinduism, Cleaning encompasses the purification methods for food offered in Shraddha and the ritual process following sacrifices during Vedic studies, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in spiritual practices and offerings.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Describes the method of washing and preparing the food to be offered in the Shraddha.[1]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The ritual act that follows the sacrifices during the study of the Veda with pupils.[2]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The new process (sammarga) to be taught in regard to pre-taught vessels.[3]
Jain concept of 'Cleaning'
In Jainism, Cleaning symbolizes purification, representing the awakening process and liberation from attachments, along with a refinement of character and understanding through spiritual teachings, embodying a holistic approach to personal and spiritual growth.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) The process or lecture that signifies the purifying or refining of one's character and understanding in the context of spiritual teachings.[4] (2) The act of purification, which is metaphorically linked to the process of awakening and achieving liberation from worldly attachments.[5]