The 29 principles that led to the Bishnoi name: “Bish”, for twenty, in local language, and “Noi”, for nine. 1. To observe segregation of the mother and newborn for 30 days after delivery (to prevent infection to the mother and the baby during a stage when both are highly susceptible to outside infections). 2. To keep woman away from all activities for 5 days during her menstrual periods (to provide compulsory rest to the woman). 3. To take an early morning bath every day. 4. To maintain both external and internal cleanliness and remain content (good intentions, humble behaviour, good character,...). 5. To mediate twice a day at dawn and dusk. 6. To sing the Lord’s glory and recite his virtues every evening. 7. To offer daily oblation to the holy fire with a heart filled with feelings of welfare, love and devotion. 8. Use filtered water, milk and carefully cleaned fuel/ firewood (to prevent killing or burning insects). 9. Watch ...
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