The ‘Paryushan Parva’ celebrated annually for self-purification and uplift is meant to adhere to the ten
universal virtues in practical life; and leads us on the right path, far from the mad strife for material
prosperity, which ultimately leads us to our true destination i.e., salvation. Two popular titles of this
festival.
According to Sanskrit grammar the underlying idea of the festival and its interpretation is given below:
"Parismantadushayante dhante karmani yasimannasau paryushnm"
Which means the celebration through which the karmic matter attached to the soul is totally burnt or
vanquished (both internally and externally) is known Paryushan i.e., self-purification.