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Script error: No such module "lang". (Template:Langx) literally means purity, cleanliness, and clearness.[1] It refers to purity of mind, speech and body.[2] Script error: No such module "lang". is one of the Script error: No such module "lang". of Yoga.[3] It is discussed in many ancient Indian texts such as the Mahabharata and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It is a virtue in Hinduism and Jainism.[4] In Hinduism purity is a part of worship and an important quality for salvation. Purity is a mind pure and free of evil thoughts and behaviors.[5]

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In yogic practice, Script error: No such module "lang". is considered essential for health, happiness, and general well-being. External purity is achieved through daily ablutions, while internal purity is cultivated through physical exercises, including Script error: No such module "lang". (postures) and Script error: No such module "lang". (breathing techniques). Along with daily ablutions to cleanse one's body, Script error: No such module "lang". suggests clean surroundings, along with fresh and clean food to purify the body.[9] Lack of Script error: No such module "lang". might be the result, for example, of letting toxins build up in the body.[10]

Script error: No such module "lang". includes purity of speech and mind. Anger, hate, prejudice, greed, lust, pride, fear, and negative thoughts are sources of impurity of mind.[10][11] Impurities of the intellect can be cleansed through the process of self-examination, or knowledge of self (Script error: No such module "lang".).[12] The mind is purified through mindfulness and meditation on one's intent, feelings, actions, and itsScript error: No such module "Unsubst". causes.[13]

Teachers of the Vedanta path of yoga prepare to have holy thoughts and to perform holy actions. Students and the young help teachers prepare for worship, buildingScript error: No such module "Unsubst". self-control and selflessness.[14] Sarada Devi said "pure mind begets ecstatic love (Script error: No such module "lang".)".[15]Template:Better source needed

Literature

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The Epic Mahabharata mentions the virtue of purity (Script error: No such module "lang".) in numerous books. For example, in Book 14 Chapter 38, it lists Script error: No such module "lang". as a quality found in the liberated, happy, and dharmic person, Template:Verse translation

Bhagavad Gita describes purity at three levels in Book 17, verses 14–16, namely body, speech and thoughts.[19] Purity of body comes from cleanliness of body as well as from what one eats and drinks. Purity of speech comes from being truthful and through use of words that are not injurious, hurtful, or distressing to others or self. Purity of thoughts comes from reflection, peace of mind, silence, calmness, gentleness, and purity of being.[19]

Purity of mind, speech, and body has been one of the important virtues in Indian philosophy.[20]

See also

References

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