Significance of Purification procedure
The Purification procedure encompasses various steps and rituals aimed at achieving spiritual and physical cleanliness, as described in Purana and Dharmashastra. In a scientific context, it involves detoxifying substances for safer medicinal use, particularly within Ayurveda. This includes methods like Shodhana to cleanse and enhance the efficacy of both medicinal plants and metals. Purification procedures aim to eliminate toxins, restore dosha balance, and improve overall health, incorporating techniques such as bathing and the use of Gomutra for detoxification.
Synonyms: Refinement process, Cleansing method, Purification method, Detoxification procedure, Clarification process, Decontamination procedure, Filtration process, Refining process, Distillation process.
In Finnish: Puhdistusmenettely; In Dutch: Zuiveringsprocedure; In Spanish: Procedimiento de purificación
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Hindu concept of 'Purification procedure'
The Purification procedure in Hinduism entails bathing after contact with corpses or impure individuals, alongside a series of rituals aimed at achieving both spiritual and physical cleanliness from sins.
From: Gautama Dharmasutra
(1) Purification involves bathing, especially after coming into contact with corpses or impure persons.[1]