Question

Please give me an expansion of idea on topic " Cleanliness is next to Godliness "

Answer 1

The proverb 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness' means that 'Cleanliness is similar to Godliness, and both teach similar traits such as self-control, taking positive actions, etc..'
It outlines the importance to being clean in our lives and thus, being an essential virtue and next to Godliness.
Cleanliness means being physically clean and tidy. Godliness means being morally good. The words 'next' can be taken as the 'second best after'. So if we can not be morally perfect, we can take care to look presentable. The proverb, in the end, highlights two things:-
1) The most important quality of human life is worshipping God.
2) The next important thing is cleanliness, i.e. the state of being clean.

Considering the importance of cleanliness, it has been compared with godliness. Cleanliness is as important as worshipping God. We pray to God for our well-being. We get blessings from God. God helps us to live our life in a pleasant manner. Similarly, Cleanliness ensures a healthy mind and body. It improves the quality of our life. A clean person enjoys his life completely.