Acharya Mahaprajna
9.4.2 saṃsohaṇaṃ ca vamaṇaṃ ca, gāyabbhaṃgaṇaṃ siṇāṇaṃ ca.
saṃbāhaṇaṃ ṇa se kappe, daṃta-pakkhālaṇaṃ pariṇṇāe..
The Lord abstained with full comprehension from purgation, vomitting, applying ungueiit on the body, taking bath, massaging the body and cleaning the teeth.
Bhāṣyaṃ Verse 2
Now follows the enumeration of the modes of medical treatment.
Purgation - purging of bowels through the organs of rectum (anus).
Vomitting - ejecting toxins from stomach through mouth by the use of stimulants.
Unguent - any soft substance used as ointment or for lubrication.
Bath - washing the body by sprinkling water on it.
Sampooing - massaging the body.
Cleaning the teeth—by toothwood or finger or water. The Lord did not attach any utility to all these devices.[1]
Soon after initiation into ascetic life, Bhagavān Mahāvīra had taken up a vow: "I will lead a life of self-abnegation by abandoning all bodily care." In accordance with this vow, he would refrain from any physical beautification, or any extra care of the body. It is imperative for a sādhaka to forget all about his body and concern himself with complete dedication to the soul. The above routine followed by Bhagavān Mahāvīra refers to this.
