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Описание: Śauca — Sutra 2.40 Sanskrit (Transliteration)

śaucāt svāṅga-jugupsā parair asaṁsargaḥ
English Translation

From purity arises a natural distaste for excess attachment to one's own body and for contact with what clouds clarity.
Plain-language meaning

When purity develops:


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Obsession with the body loosens


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Craving, clutter, and unnecessary contact fall away


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You stop feeding what agitates you



Key insight for listeners: Śauca isn't about being "clean" — it's about becoming less hijacked by impulses.
Śauca in the Body

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Eat foods that leave you clear, not heavy


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Bathe, stretch, breathe — treat the body as a temple, not an obsession


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Sleep enough — fatigue pollutes awareness



Soundbite:


"Purity isn't about control — it's about reducing friction."
Śauca in the Mind

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Reduce mental junk food (doom scrolling, outrage, gossip)


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Notice what you repeatedly feed your attention


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Ask: Does this bring clarity or agitation?



Practice for listeners: One day. One habit. Remove one thing that muddies your mind.
Śauca in Speech

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Speak truthfully and cleanly


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Less reacting, more responding


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Silence is often the cleanest option

Śauca in Relationships

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Who you spend time with matters


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Purity doesn't mean isolation — it means discernment


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Choose people and environments that support steadiness

Closing Reflection

You don't need to add more to your life to be free. You need to remove what clouds your seeing.


When purity increases:


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The mind lightens


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The heart steadies


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The path forward becomes obvious



Śauca is not moral — it's practical spirituality.