Bathing has profound physical, mental and spiritual benefits beyond simple cleaning. It directly influences all cells in the body through its effects on the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, immune system and metabolic activities. A Sanskrit verse describes 10 benefits of bathing, including improving physical state, energy, strength, purity, life, health, invincibility, eliminating bad dreams, spiritual discipline, and enlightened intelligence. Bathing three times a day can help achieve these benefits and shift one's consciousness.