Guest guest Posted May 6, 2000 Report Share Posted May 6, 2000 All glories to Srila Prabhupada! > So hot water bath if taken without any genuine reason of sickness, > disease, old age, cold weather etc. just for the sake of luxury then it > can also fall under the category of stri sanga. That is just mental speculation. Warm bath has nothing to do with stri-sangha and a cold one is for health reasons only, as per the quote below. Pacaratra Pradipa, Vol. 1. Benefits of an early morning cold bath ================================================================= "The scriptures describe the benefits of taking a cold bath early in the morning. Such a bath can purify even a sinner, for it has the power to wash away all external and internal contaminations. Whereas a warm water bath cleanses physically, cold water revitalizes the subtle body, removing the influence of sleep and dreams as well as of evil-minded persons. The cold bath also gives strength, sensitivity, longevity, effulgence, and purity. Taking an early-morning cold bath increases one’s knowledge and determination and affords peace of mind. It removes unhappiness, lamentation, degradation, and bad thoughts. In short, it counteracts all the ill effects of sin." Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada, Nayan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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