“Rojoharana” (more correctly written as Rajoharan / Rajoharana – रजोहरण) is:
A special broom used by Jain sadhus and sadhvis (mainly Śvetāmbara).
Word meaning:
- Raja = dust
- Haran = to remove
So, Rajoharan = that which removes dust.
Purpose in Jainism
- Before a sadhu sits, walks, or places anything down, they gently sweep the ground with the rajoharan.
- This is done to avoid harming tiny living beings (sūkṣma jiva) that may be on the surface.
- It is a very important tool for practicing ahimsa (non‑violence) in daily life.
How it looks / what it’s made of
- For Śvetāmbara monks and nuns, it is usually made of soft cotton or woolen threads, tied together in a small broom‑like form.
- It is light, soft, and designed so that even the smallest insect is not hurt.
Who uses what (Śvetāmbara vs. Digambara)
- Śvetāmbara: use rajoharan (thread broom) and a muhpatti.
- Digambara: usually carry a pinchi (peacock‑feather whisk) instead of a rajoharan, but the purpose is similar – carefulness and non‑violence.
In short:
Rojoharan / Rajoharana is the soft broom carried by Jain monks and nuns to gently sweep the ground so that no small living beings are killed – a symbol of extreme ahimsa and carefulness.
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