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Mahavira said, "A monk should stay natural
and should not apply any mark or make up. He should abstain from garland, fragrant powder and sandal paste. He should not message his body with oil or any ointment. He told not take any laxative or medicine to clear his bowels and nor remove eyes, nose, earwax." A person cannot surrender himself to his soul or consciousness, unless he becomes free from the instinct or urges for the embellishment or beautification of the body. Sweating is a key component in good detoxification for best health and yet we block our pores with chemicals,, antiseptics daily and do not get physical enough to break a good sweat. Now doctors say, "The tiny glands in the outer ear canal constantly pump out a watery substance, which gets mixed with bits of dead hair and skin and together is called earwax. Earwax is a self-cleaning agent, with protective, lubricating and antibacterial properties. Excess earwax normally treks slowly out of the ear canal, with an extra boost from chewing and other jaw movements, carrying with it dirt, dust and other small particles from the ear canal. Then, dried-up clumps of the stuff fall out of the ear opening. It has a physiological function, and unless there's a reason to remove it, one should just leave it alone. Cottontipped swabs or other objects should not be used to
remove earwax.
Mahavira said, "If a monk does not find a place to keep away from cold so he can take the heat from fire. This idea should not come to his mind." An important part of being healthy is having the necessary flexibility and adaptability to adjust to seasonal changes in the weather. Even to face scorching heat, the body has to be trained. Repeated cold exposure does train
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