In Jain Dharma, cleanliness is understood in two ways:

1. Outer cleanliness

If you are avoiding washing to reduce violence to living beings in water, you can stay clean by: - wiping the body with a clean dry cloth, - changing into fresh clothes, - keeping the living space tidy and dust-free, - using minimal water only when truly necessary.

1. Inner cleanliness

True purity is the purity of: - thoughts, - speech, - conduct, - and non-attachment.

In Jain tradition, ahimsa is very important, so even cleanliness is practiced with care and restraint. The highest cleanliness is not only of the body, but of the soul from passions like anger, pride, deceit, and greed.

If you want, I can also explain Jain daily hygiene practices in a simple way.