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Cleanliness
Good morning everyone present. I feel immensely privileged to have got the opportunity to express my views on Cleanliness. According to Addison, cleanliness is a mark of politeness, as it produces affection, and as it bears analogy to purity of mind. It makes us agreeable to others. It is an excellent preservative of health; and several vices, destructive both to body and mind, are inconsistent with it. Cleanliness is a much sought after virtue, not possessed by many.
Have you ever seen debonair men or svelte ladies lacking in cleanliness in any manner? They are so agreeably pleasant. They are the center of attraction at get-togethers. Cleanliness of the body not makes you appealing and attractive but also keeps all types of infections, contagions and diseases at bay.
Cleanliness is always associated with virtuous character. Hence the saying, ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ came into being. All great men of all times have stressed on the importance of leading a clean and morally upright life for the attainment of all-round happiness. According to Rumford, effects of cleanliness extend to his moral character. Virtue never dwelt with filth. Cleanliness as a virtue has been part of Indian culture since ancient times. Vedas have laid strict instructions for students and spiritual aspirants to strictly observe cleanliness of body, mind and thoughts for faster progress in the path of self-actualization and enlightenment. Cleanliness is an indispensable virtue of character without which the objectives of leading a healthy, happy, fulfilling, and optimum life is impossible.
One really has to be quite active and dedicated to body’s cleanliness. It includes regular ablutions, bathing, grooming, pruning, intake of nutritious diet, exercise, meditation, etc. Human body is like a very complex machine which has many parts and sub-systems. Slightest neglect of any part can lead to infection or disease. So we must take care of our body’s cleanliness meticulously.
Cleanliness is a very essential and healthy habit. Humans have been detroying the natural eco-system from decades. The water, land, air and surroundings are all contaminated due to the unnecessary and harmful activites practiced by the human beings. We are fortunate to still have life in this enormous world. Hence, we should think that God had given us a second chance to make this world a small heaven.
Cleanliness is also a healthy habit. It had been told that when you are clean outside, you also become clean from inside. Clean surroundings makes us active and energetic while dirt around us makes us feel lazy and dull. Cleanliness promotes healthy living. Most of the harmful diseases can be solved by promoting cleanliness. It is a great habit to practice.
When together we all have the power to destroy this vast world, we also have the power to reconstruct this world.
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