What Is Ablutions About?

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Many of us have heard the saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness”, but long before these words we uttered people of ancient times knew of the importance of observing sacred space/realms. Part of this observation was the practice of ablutions or purifications prior to entering into sacred spaces, like temples, or areas where ritual was done. There are still structures across the world that give proof that ablutions was part of the daily lives of people. Ablutions is still practiced a great deal within certain cultures, religious and spiritual communities.

The other part of this observation was the well-known fact that the energetic/spiritual realms are pure, and we honor that. Realms that are clear of the basic physical impurities that we deal with as humans. Before we get into that, it is of importance that we understand that purity of our own energy cannot be overlooked, and cannot be achieved by ablutions alone. Keeping a clean heart and mind is a primary goal and necessity if we desire to elevate our qualities. Later blogs will go into detail about the Kemetic philosophy of energetic/spiritual purity.

On a physical level the human has functions that allow us to live, eat, breath air, etc. We also have a fine-tuned elimination system that includes, sweating, urination, defecation, mucus and fluid production. This is a human thing, not something we want to bring into our attempt to the pure sacred and Divine realms. Thus we take care of the this with bathing/showering and ablutions.

Ablution also addresses energetic impurities we can bring and corrupt the sacred and divine spaces. We are in a constant exchange of sending and receiving energy. Even the holiest of persons can be exposed to an exchange that can bring unfavorable things if we try to confer with the sacred and divine spaces. With ablutions we give ourselves a temporary state of purity that allows us to interact without posing so much of a threat.

Naturally when we are trying to purify ourselves we do so with sober minds, meaning we do not partake of things that will alter our mind state. Sure there are works that may call for this, but daily Zem Zem does not. Refrain from ablutions and Zem Zem if you are not sober.

Once ablutions are done we make a very diligent effort to “hold” our purity from the close of ablutions to the close of our Zem Zem. One can lose their purity by thinking and speaking profanely, eliminating (urination or defication), expelling gas, coughing or sneezing that comes with mucus, coming into contact or communicating with others who have not purified themselves., speaking to someone of the opposite gender, and touching unclean things. If purity is broken one should start ablutions again.

While this at first seems like a great deal…..well it always will be. But the natural benefits that come from holding ourselves in pure form begins to expand in our lives. Just as we go through a process of making ourselves “presentable” for outings, guests coming to our home, or important meetings/gatherings, we make even more of an effort to call upon and be in company of enegetic/spiritual beings. We want to protect them if we truly honor them.

One begins to practice ablutions at the age of 8. This is an age where a child’s energy begins to shift as they walk towards adolescence and adult-hood. Ablutions are performed minimally twice a day, at sunrise and again before going to bed. However ablutions can be done as frequently as wanted.