Yes. In Jainism, monks and nuns sweep the ground before walking or sitting to avoid harming tiny life-forms on the path. This is part of the vow of ahimsa (non-violence) and the habit of carefulness (samiti).

• When carrying things, the practice still applies. They use a small broom (Ogho/Rajoharan) to gently clear the area in front of them, and they carry measurements like a water vessel or other items with mindfulness to minimize harm. The broom is one of the essential upkaran (tools) for mendicants to help prevent injury to small beings. ( jainknowledge.com)

• In Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions, the form of the broom and related practices may differ a bit:

- Śvetāmbara and Digambara both use a small broom to sweep the ground before walking or sitting. The practice is the same core idea—to avoid harming life. ( jainknowledge.com) - Digambaras often emphasize the pinchi (peacock-feather whisk) as a distinctive implement to sweep the path ahead, reflecting their renunciatory style. ( jainknowledge.com)

Simple takeaway: sweeping the path is a standard, ongoing practice for renunciants, even when they are carrying items, to uphold non-violence in movement. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you’d like, I can summarize exact terms used for these tools in each tradition.