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While the collection of *gadashti* may be somewhat useful for householders and others, the insistence on external cleanliness is entirely *mithya*. The true *shauch* is to cleanse the inner self of the *parparinaati* (external influences) as much as possible and to reveal the pure nature of the soul, which is *shuchi*, *nirmal*, *pavitra*, and *shuddha*. This is the true *shauch* that is acceptable to all saints.
Or, *shauch* is *nirlobhata* (non-attachment). This too is a form of inner purity, because *lebha* (attachment) is said to be the root of all sins. As *labha* (gain) increases, so does *lebha*. This is stated in the *Shri Uttaraadhyaayana Sutra*.
"Cha ta roho." Therefore, limit *lebha* as much as possible. *Shauch* = *nirlobhata* is to bring *lebha* under control. To desire the possessions of others, to be attached to *parparinaati*, to be greedy for the things of others, these are the signs of *lebha*. As one gives up the color of *parparinaati*, the *shauch* of *nirlobhata* is revealed. As the desire for the possessions of others diminishes, so does the *shauch* of the soul, its purity and holiness, and inner purity increases. Thus, both are one and the same.
Or, *shauch* is *pramaanikta* (honesty). A honest person will not touch the possessions of others, nor will they even think about them. They can understand everyone, young and old. Therefore, to not even touch the possessions of others is *shauch*. If one has mistakenly taken the possessions of others, to return them and demonstrate honesty is *shauch* in the form of honesty. As the contact with the possessions of others and *parparinaati* diminishes, the quality of *shauch* increases. Thus, these three definitions are one and the same.
"I am more attached to the *parbhaav* than myself, I am a *bhakt* *pudgal* (devotee);
The *kaarak* (doer), the *kaarak* (doer), the *graahak* (receiver), I am attached to them, I am the *jad* (inert) *bhaabhoop* (king of the world)...*Namiprabha* 0 - *Shri Devchandraji*
"The mine of urine and feces, the abode of disease and old age;
Considering the body as such, abandon pride and make it meaningful." - *Shrimad Rajchandraji*
These are the fruits of *shauch* (purity): (1) *Swaangajugupsa* - When one considers the form of the father's body, one sees its impurity, therefore, one feels disgust and aversion towards the mine of urine and feces, one feels repulsed, and this body is impure. Therefore, there is no attachment, pride, or insistence on duty in it. (2) *Anyairasangama* - Not being in contact with others.