Answer

In Jain Dharma, the main concern is cleanliness, hygiene, and avoiding impurity during religious practices.

If the panty became wet or unclean after using the washroom, it is better to change it if possible. Simply washing with water while wearing it may not always make it properly clean or dry.

Explanation

For daily life, if it was only slightly touched by clean water and there is no urine, stool, discharge, smell, or impurity, then it may be acceptable from a basic cleanliness point of view.

But for puja, samayik, pratikraman, temple visit, or touching religious items, one should wear clean and dry clothes. Inner garments should also be clean.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma gives importance to both:

• External cleanliness — clean body and clothes
• Internal purity — clean thoughts, humility, and devotion

Cleanliness helps maintain respect toward religious activities.

Takeaway

If you are unsure whether it is clean, the safer and more respectful choice is to change into a clean, dry panty, especially before any Jain religious activity.