How to BATH ????

 

Even Ramu is NOT following rules, don't bath like him

In Hindu traditions, different types of snanam (baths) are mentioned, each with a unique spiritual and ritualistic significance. Here are some of the main types:

Types of Snanam (Sacred Baths)

1. Mana Snanam (మన స్నానం) – Bathing with a pure & devotional mindset, considering the process as a means of internal and external purification.

2. Dhyana Snanam (ధ్యాన స్నానం) – A mental bath, where one visualizes being cleansed by divine water while meditating.

3. Mantra Snanam (మంత్ర స్నానం) – Bathing while chanting Vedic mantras or divine hymns to invoke spiritual purity.

4. Divya Snanam (దివ్య స్నానం) – A sacred bath taken in holy rivers or with specially consecrated water to receive divine blessings.

5. Agnisnanam (అగ్ని స్నానం) – Purification through fire rituals or offering prayers to Agni (fire) for spiritual cleansing.

6. Surya Snanam (సూర్య స్నానం) – Bathing early in the morning while offering prayers to the Sun God (Surya) for health and vitality.

7. Vayu Snanam (వాయు స్నానం) – Allowing the body to be purified by fresh air, often practiced through deep breathing exercises (Pranayama).

8. Bhasma Snanam (భస్మ స్నానం) – Applying sacred ash (bhasma) on the body as a form of purification, especially in Shaivite traditions.

9. Go-Mutra Snanam (గోమూత్ర స్నానం) – Bathing with cow urine or mixing it with water as a purifying ritual.

10. Pushpa Snanam (పుష్ప స్నానం) – A symbolic bath using flowers, often done in temples during special ceremonies.

11. Ksheer Snanam (క్షీర స్నానం) – Bathing with milk, often performed for deities in temples.

12. Panchamrita Snanam (పంచామృత స్నానం) – A sacred bath using five nectars: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.

13. Jala Snanam (జల స్నానం) – A simple bath with water, considered the most common and essential for cleanliness.

14. Tirtha Snanam (తీర్థ స్నానం) – Bathing in holy rivers, lakes, or seas (like Ganga, Yamuna, or Rameshwaram) for spiritual merit.

15. Shastra Snanam (శాస్త్ర స్నానం) – A bath taken as per prescribed Vedic rituals and rules.

Each of these baths serves a different spiritual or ritualistic purpose, contributing to inner purification and divine blessings.

15TH -Shastra Snanam (శాస్త్ర స్నానం) 

Here are some types of Shastra Snanam based on Vedic principles:

1. Vedic Snanam (వేద స్నానం)

• Description: This is the most formal bath, where one bathes according to the specific rules laid out in the Vedic texts. It includes reciting mantras and performing purification rites before and after the bath.
• Rituals: The bath is taken in the morning, and water is considered purifying when accompanied by specific Vedic chants or mantras like the Gayatri Mantra.

2. Prakrita Snanam (ప్రాకృత స్నానం)

• Description: A bath following the rules of cleanliness and purity as mentioned in the Prakrit texts (part of the ancient Vedic scriptures).
• Rituals: Includes purifying the body before and after performing any religious rituals or pujas. Water used must be clean, and often flowers and specific herbs are added.

3. Sankalpa Snanam (సంకల్ప స్నానం)

• Description: A ritual bath performed as part of a vow or resolution (Sankalpa). This type of bath is done when someone makes a spiritual commitment or takes a vow to perform specific practices (like a fast or a yagna).
• Rituals: One would pray and declare their Sankalpa before the bath, symbolizing purification and commitment to the divine.

4. Agni Snanam (అగ్ని స్నానం)

• Description: A purification bath after offering fire worship (Agni Puja) or after touching or engaging with sacred fire in any ritual.
• Rituals: The person who has performed an Agni worship or ritual bathes in prescribed water, often accompanied by fire-related mantras, ensuring that they are cleansed of any impurities accumulated during the ritual.

5. Dharma Snanam (ధర్మ స్నానం)

• Description: A bath taken as part of a daily or periodic purification process to follow the teachings of Dharma. It can be seen as a way to align oneself spiritually with the path of righteousness.
• Rituals: This may involve bathing in a holy river or using specific sacred water, along with mantras related to Dharma, such as the Dharmasastra verses.

6. Tirtha Snanam (తీర్థ స్నానం)

• Description: A bath taken in holy water, particularly in rivers, lakes, or sacred ponds, following the rules prescribed in the Vedic scriptures. It is considered highly purifying.
• Rituals: Bathing in a Tirtha (holy place) like the Ganga or any other sacred river, often combined with the recitation of mantras and prayers to purify the body and soul.

7. Panchagavya Snanam (పంచగవ్య స్నానం)

• Description: A Vedic bath using the five sacred products of a cow (cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd, and ghee), known as Panchagavya, which is believed to purify the body and soul.
• Rituals: This bath is performed in certain Vedic rituals, particularly during auspicious ceremonies, to purify oneself from physical and spiritual impurities.

8. Soma Snanam (సోమ స్నానం)

• Description: A ritual bath done to honor the moon god, Soma. This bath is typically done during the full moon (Purnima) or on specific days in the lunar calendar.
• Rituals: Water mixed with herbs and flowers is used while chanting mantras related to Soma, purifying the body and invoking blessings from the moon god.

9. Yajna Snanam (యజ్ఞ స్నానం)

• Description: A bath performed after a Yajna (fire sacrifice). According to the Vedic scriptures, after performing a Yajna, one must take a bath to cleanse oneself from the spiritual energy and purify the body.
• Rituals: This bath is considered sacred and is often accompanied by the chanting of specific Yajna-related mantras.

10. Charity Snanam (దాన స్నానం)

• Description: A purification bath after performing acts of charity or service. The scriptures mention that acts of selfless service, including giving alms or charity, should be followed by a cleansing bath to enhance the spiritual benefit.
• Rituals: Bathing after giving charity, often accompanied by mantras focused on selfless giving and purifying the heart.

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Additional Points:

• Timing: Many of these baths are performed early in the morning, typically before sunrise, which is considered the most auspicious time for purification.
• Sacred Water: Often, the water used is either taken from holy rivers or sanctified through mantras, further elevating its purifying properties.
• Chanting: The baths are not just physical cleansings, but mental and spiritual as well. Chanting Vedic mantras during these baths plays an essential role in purifying the mind.