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    What do saadhvis use when they get their periods

    8 months ago 273

    For Jain sādhvīs, menstruation is treated as a natural bodily process, managed with simplicity, cleanliness and modesty, in line with their vows.

    In traditional practice:

    • They generally use simple, clean cloth
    - Plain, soft cotton cloth pieces. - Washed carefully, kept as clean as possible. - No show of luxury or attachment, in keeping with aparigraha (non‑possessiveness).
    • No special public system is described in scriptures
    - These are very private matters in the maryādā (discipline) of the sangh. - Exact details (type of cloth, how many, whether any modern items are allowed) are decided internally by each order and ācārya. - So you will not find one fixed “Jain rule” for all sādhvīs.
    • Common points across traditions (Śvetāmbara / Digambar‑inspired orders)
    - Treat it as a time for a bit more rest and inner sādhanā. - Maintain extra hygiene and cleanliness. - Follow any additional instructions given by their guru and sangh about daily routine, movement, and participation in rituals.

    So, in short: They normally use simple, reusable cloth, kept very clean and used with great modesty, according to the internal rules of their particular Jain order. Detailed “brand” or “product” type information is neither given in scripture nor discussed openly; it stays within their private discipline.

    You can read a simple explanation on this topic here:

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