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The rules of purification laid down by Somasen Bhattarak in the day are half of what is required at night. For a sick person, it is half of that, and for a sick person on the road, it is half of that again. || 52 ||
For women, Shudras, the weak, and children who have not yet received the sacred thread, purification of the body is achieved by applying sandalwood paste, etc., as prescribed by the great sages. || 53 ||
Householders should always strive for bodily purity. Bodily purity is the root of all their actions. The actions of a householder who does not maintain bodily purity are mostly fruitless. || 54 ||
After defecation, the purification should be twice as much as after urination, and thrice as much after sexual intercourse. If there is a loss of semen during sleep, one should purify oneself accordingly. || 55 ||
Apply three handfuls of earth on the top and bottom of the feet (on the soles) after defecation, etc. Then wash the hands and feet with one handful of earth each. || 56 ||
Wash the left foot first, then the right foot. Shudras, etc., may do as they please, but even they should wash the left foot first and then the right foot when performing actions without purification. || 57 ||
This is the method of purification. After going some distance and staying in a clean place, wash the feet and then perform mouth cleansing. || 58 ||