Contaminated Water
दुष्टजलम्
The text describes the characteristics of contaminated water that should be avoided: water that is discolored, foul-smelling, slimy, having algae or moss, not exposed to sunlight and wind, stagnant water in which insects and worms are visible, water in which animals have bathed, and water mixed with mud or toxic substances. Such water causes numerous diseases including skin disorders, fever, digestive disorders, and parasitic infections. Water from regions where poisonous plants grow or where toxic minerals are present should also be avoided.
What is Contaminated Water (Dushta Jala / दुष्टजल)?
<p>The text describes the characteristics of contaminated water that should be avoided: water that is discolored, foul-smelling, slimy, having algae or moss, not exposed to sunlight and wind, stagnant water in which insects and worms are visible, water in which animals have bathed, and water mixed with mud or toxic substances. Such water causes numerous diseases including skin disorders, fever, digestive disorders, and parasitic infections. Water from regions where poisonous plants grow or where toxic minerals are present should also be avoided.</p>
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