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Shaucha (शौच), purity, is one of the Niyamas of Yoga or Hinduism. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Patanjali's text.
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purity, one of the five niyamas, or observances, which are the second of the eight stages of classic Yoga.
Sheetali pranayama ...
Shaucha
Shaucha, cleanliness, is the first niyama. Not only external cleanliness, like having a shower, brushing your teeth, etc.
Shaucha (purification) is a central aim of many yogic techniques, and is the first principle of Patanjali's five Niyamas.
Shaucha - Purifying body, mind, and spirit
Samtosha - Contentment, cultivating the inner joys shich come with freedom from desire
Tapas - Self-discipline, developing a strong will, training the habits of body and mind ...
Shaucha implies both external as well as internal purity. In the words of sage Manu, water purifies the body; truthfulness the mind; true knowledge the intellect and the soul is purified by knowledge and austerity.
Shaucha: Learning the art of purity. Purity of body; cleanliness; Good food- and health habits, The practice of eveness of thoughts, speech, and discrimination. Santosha: Being content with what is, accept what is; make the best out of everything.
Manusmrity, written by the ancient sage Manu, prescribes ten essential rules for the observance of dharma: Patience (dhriti), forgiveness (kshama), piety or self control (dama), non-stealing (asteya), sanctity (shauch), ...
 See also: Yoga, Mind, Shaucha, Niyama, Energy
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