Cleanliness is one of the greatest virtues. It is rightly said to be next to godliness. It is cleanliness which chiefly differentiates man from animal. A pig likes to eat dirt. A buffalo likes to wallow in mud.
A donkey likes dust the best for this purpose. Similarly, most of other animals like dirt and garbage in one way or the other. It is only man who does not like such things.
It is very important for us to observe personal cleanliness. We should wear well-washed clothes. We should have a bath daily. We should pare our nails regularly.
We should keep our houses neat and clean. Dirt which often gathers in corners, harbours bacteria of all kinds. We should wash our hands thoroughly before we start to take our meals. We should take clean, purified water and other liquids. We must not take stale foods and liquids.
We should also ensure cleanliness in streets, parks and on the roads. We should throw garbage only in the dustbin and not spread it in streets.
Besides physical cleanliness, we should also maintain mental and intellectual cleanliness. We should have good and pure thoughts. We should read healthy books. We must not watch unhealthy movies or T.V. serials.