We need to keep our surroundings neat and tidy . This will help us to live healthily and help in the betterment of society .
Every household produces waste or garbage . Throwing garbage irresponsibly all over the place causes stench and pollute the environment . Do not litter on the road or in your neighborhood . Littering causes land , air and water pollution . Dirtying our surroundings will only cause harm to us .
We should refrain from spitting on the road as it is infectious . It is a filthy habit that can spread germs and cause health issues . An unhygienic environment is a health hazard and causes several diseases and ailments . Awareness of the cleanliness is the need of the hour in our country where diseases like Dengue fever , swine flu , malaria , chicken fox and jaundice are fast spreading .
Cleanliness while Eating
We need to eat neatly without spilling food and drinks . Good table manners are critical . Leave the plate in the kitchen sink after finishing the food . Make sure to gargle after every meal so that the food particles in the mouth get washed away . Last but not the least , cleaning the table is our responsibility after the dinner is over .
Cleanliness is next to Godliness :
Considering the significance of cleanliness , it has been compared to godliness . It is also considered as a sign of spiritual growth and contributes to moral purity . This further elevates our moral and spiritual life , and at last brings us nearer to God .
Cleanliness ensures a healthy mind and physique . A person with clean habits can destroy his / her destructive desires and dirty ideas with ease .
Cleanliness is not the responsibility of only one person however ; it is the responsibility of each and every person living in the home , city and country . We should understand its different dimensions to fully understand its benefits . We all should take a cleanliness pledge that we will never litter and will never allow anyone to litter .
Cleanliness is a bigger issues in developing countries due to high illiteracy rate . A person must be taught the importance of cleanliness from the childhood by parents and teachers .
III . The Powerful Psychology Behind Cleanliness