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First of all this is not a duplicate of this question

I am not asking about permanent removal of the sacred thread, but in what daily activities is this to be removed ? Is it to be removed prior to ablutions, bathing, sleeping, procreation etc ?

Also from the accepted answer in the aforementioned linked question

He should, daily, study the Vedas and put on his sacred thread. He should speak the truth and control his passion. [Such conduct] leads to the attainment of emancipation.

Usana Smriti

So I assume the sacred thread is not worn all times.

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  • See one instance I know (not of daily activities) is after funeral rites going to the Smashana Bhumi – Adiyarkku Jun 19 '20 at 04:59
  • what do you mean by removed ? it should never be removed... – ram Jun 19 '20 at 05:28
  • @ram - please see verse quoted from usana smriti in my question. if something is being put on that means it was removed in first place albeit temporarily – Artist Formerly Known As CSD Jun 19 '20 at 05:29
  • nope. even under situations when it needs to be changed, the new yagnopavitam is worn before the old one is removed. your question is better phrased as 'when should it be changed' if that's what ur looking for. your assumption that it is not worn at all times is incorrect. the translation is probably incorrect. the thread has different positions for different rituals. maybe they meant the deva-ritual position as 'wearing it' – ram Jun 19 '20 at 05:42
  • @ram - please post your comments as an answer with scripture reference to thread being worn in different position for different rituals. Is it also different positions for different daily activities ? – Artist Formerly Known As CSD Jun 19 '20 at 05:55
  • yes. on left shoulder for deva karyam, on right shoulder for pitru karyam, on both shoulders for manushya karyam, on right ear during nature calls. – ram Jun 19 '20 at 07:39

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