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=== शौचम् || Shaucha ===
 
=== शौचम् || Shaucha ===
Shaucha refers to Cleanliness<ref name=":2" /> purity<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" />
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Shaucha refers to cleanliness<ref name=":2" /> or purity.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" /> It refers to both external cleanliness as well as internal purity. The external cleanliness constitutes cleanliness of the body through bathing and the like, cleanliness of various objects of use with water and other materials, and cleanliness of the surrounding environment including keeping the ground, water and air clean. While internal cleanliness refers to the purification of the mind by removing impurities like lust and anger.<ref name=":7" />
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The fourth rule commands every individual to maintain purity of thought, word and deed. This is called Trikarana shuddhi viz. Kaya, Vacha, Manasa. Also, known as Antaranga Shuddhi (internal/mental purity) and Bahiranga Shuddhi (external purity or purity in action), this rule means absolute honesty that reflects through harmony in thought, word and deed of an individual. That is, one should not think something in the mind, speak something else, and do entirely another thing.<ref name=":5" />
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Infact, the practice of Shaucha commands every individual to maintain purity of thought, word and deed which is known as Trikarana shuddhi (Kaya, Vacha, Manasa). Also, known as Antaranga Shuddhi (internal/mental purity) and Bahiranga Shuddhi (external purity or purity in action), it means absolute honesty that reflects through harmony in thought, word and deed of an individual. Simply put, one should not think something in the mind, speak something else and do entirely another thing.<ref name=":5" />
 
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Shaucha: It refers to both external cleanliness and internal purity. External cleanliness constitutes cleanliness of the body through bathing and the like, cleanliness of various objects of use with water, mud, and other materials, and cleanliness of the surrounding environment including keeping the ground, water, and air clean. Internal cleanliness refers to the purification of the mind by removing impurities like lust and anger.<ref name=":7" />
      
=== इन्द्रियनिग्रहः || Indriya Nigraha ===
 
=== इन्द्रियनिग्रहः || Indriya Nigraha ===

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