Snana

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Literally it mean bath.

Benefits of wiping body

दौर्गन्ध्यं गौरवं तन्द्रां कण्डूं मलमरोचकम्| स्वेदबीभत्सतां हन्ति शरीरपरिमार्जनम्||९३||

Wiping of body removes body fetor, heaviness, fatigue, itching, dirt, anorexia and loathsomeness due to sweating. (Cha.Su.5/93)

Benefits of bath

पवित्रं वृष्यमायुष्यं श्रमस्वेदमलापहम् | शरीरबलसन्धानं स्नानमोजस्करं परम्||९४||

Bathing is purifying, promotive of virility and longevity, remover of fatigue, sweat and dirt, brings about physical strength and enhances ojas to the highest degree. (Cha.Su.5/94)

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