ARYAN CODE OF TOILETS - 1500 BC Ancient India Manusmriti
Vishnupuran Code for married people: An elaborate drill for
defecation is prescribed in the most respected Aryan scripture -
"Manusmriti Vishnupuran." - Before going to the toilet the
scripture prescribes elaborate drill. - Before going for
defecation one was to chant the following mantra from Narad
Puran :- "Gachhantu Rishio Deva Pishacha ye cha grihya ka -
Before going for defecation it was prescribed that the sacred
thread should be rolled to a smaller size and be put on the
right ear. - The head was to be covered with a cloth. In the
absence of cloth, the sacred thread was to be brought over the
head and was to be hung on the left ear. - Then while observing
silence and facing north in the day and south in the night one
could defecate. - While defecating one was not to touch water. -
After defecation the water pot was to be held in the right hand,
left hand was to be used for cleaning. Ablution code: In Vishnu
Purana some rules are laid down for pos