The muhapatti (variously spelled mahapatti, muhpatti or mahpatti) is a square of white cloth worn across the face and tied behind the ears or held, by Sthanakvasi Śvetāmbara or Śvētāmbara …

2024年11月17日 · Jain monks wear cloth masks, called muhapatti, to avoid accidentally inhaling or killing tiny organisms. This small act reflects their deep commitment to non-violence and …

2021年9月9日 · As the CDC guidelines state, masks help protect you and your loved ones from getting infected or spreading the virus; the Jain scriptures indicate that wearing a mask is a …

2022年7月7日 · The findings confirmed that Jain monks have poor oral hygiene and an increased prevalence of periodontal disease compared to that of the similarly aged general population …

2015年1月15日 · Jain monks wear the Muhapatti to avoid unwittingly kill the insects or living beings through the process of breathing. A muhapatti is used to cover the mouth. Some …

2022年4月17日 · For instance, Jain monks cover their nose and mouth with a cloth — known as Muhapatti — to prevent microorganisms in the air from entering and getting killed.

The small rectangular piece of cloth permanently fixed over the mouth by some mendicant orders. This is to avoid being violent accidentally, either by inhaling tiny creatures or killing them by …

The half face mask is deeply linked with Jain philosophy particularly to the Shwetambar Jain monks. The article is based on review of literatures and lectures delivered by well known saints of

2023年8月19日 · Jain monks carry the doctrine of nonviolence to its logical conclusion. They sweep ants off their path and wear gauze masks over their mouths to avoid breathing in an …

Also on this principle, some wear masks over their mouth and nose to avoid inadvertently harming insects or microbes by inhaling them. To more completely demonstrate their non-attachment …