Śaucam
Encyclopedia
Śaucam is a Sanskrit
word that translates into English as "cleanliness" or "purity" of the body and mind. It is a core principle of Hinduism
, particularly (although certainly not exclusively) within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. It is considered to be one of the primary pillars of dharma
, repeatedly stressed as essential or highly desirable for spiritual advancement.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
word that translates into English as "cleanliness" or "purity" of the body and mind. It is a core principle of Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
, particularly (although certainly not exclusively) within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. It is considered to be one of the primary pillars of dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
, repeatedly stressed as essential or highly desirable for spiritual advancement.