REQUEST : Significance of panchakachum

Posted By Das Devaraj (das@netcom.com)
Sat, 24 May 1997 11:32:01 -0700 (PDT)

Is there any particular significance to wearing panchakachum (sp?),
for a priest? Till recently, thought it was just a way of wearing
dhoti (lesser chance of tripping?). Somebody mentioned that
bramacharis are not allowed to wear it at all. Language/varna
seems to be major factors as well.

Any information or references about this will be highly appreciated.

das
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