Hindu Religious Studies 83
We should eat fresh and clean food. Polluted food causes harm to us.
There are germs of various diseases in the rotten, left-over and dirty
food. We should never take such food. Instead we shall take fresh
and good food.We should be careful about drinking water. Water must be kept free
of dirt and pollution. We should always drink pure water. We must
wash our hands, face and plates well before taking our food.We should also keep our clothes clean. It makes our mind cheerful.
Well washed and clean clothes are index of our good taste. Clean
dress keeps your body in good health too.On the other hand, unclean dress is the indicator of man's bad taste.
Dirty and unclean dress may cause illness. Our duty is to keep our
houses, living rooms, beds, reading table and environment neat and
clean.Environment means everything around the place where we live.
Throwing dirty materials and wastages here and there pollutes the air
and the surrounding. Polluted air may cause various diseases. So
dirty materials and wastages should not be thrown here and there.
We have to develop the habit of cleanliness since our childhood.Cleanliness or sanctity is the part and parcel of religion. It is the pre-
condition of all prayers, worships, rituals and other religious
activities. Hands and face have to be washed properly before worship
and prayer. Clean dress should be worn. The necessity of taking baths
and brushing teeth regularly is also mentioned in the Holy Books.