A Sanskrit word, Namaste is used for salutation in India. People might have forgotten the true meaning of Namaste but ancient texts such as Upnishadas and Vedas had a very profound meaning of Namaste. Check out this great video to learn more
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Posted by rony on June 30, 2010 at 5:45 pm
waw .. never thought about it…
im going to share it
Posted by holy007lotus on July 1, 2010 at 6:16 am
Posted by Guru Talks on July 1, 2010 at 8:24 am
Namaste!
Posted by holy007lotus on July 1, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Namaste!
Posted by Jingle on July 3, 2010 at 7:36 pm
wow,
very interesting!
Posted by Olivia on July 5, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I being an Indian and having read Sanskrit; do have to add this:
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It’s a complete expression and hence, a complete statement in itself. It is spoken the way it is- without adding any Name, pronoun or auxiliary verb.
Namaste is a “sandhi” of two words- “Namah” and “Te”
It means it’s a “conjugal” word of two words “Bow” and “You”. It’s a direct derivation of a Sanskrit word. When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight “bow” i.e., bending of one’s head. Hands joining together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, is placed in front of the chest. The head is bent in a manner as if to focus on the joining of the fingers. This gesture is also called Añjali Mudrā.
It’s THE way to express respect and acknowledge one’s equality with everyone else. It’s a HUMBLE way to greet one and definitely to show immense respect. It’s still considered foreign and un-cultured to greet elders saying “Hello”.
It may sound primitive; and so is the word, it’s derivation and practice.
NAMASTE..!!
Posted by holy007lotus on July 5, 2010 at 12:13 pm
thanks olivia
Posted by Guru Talks on August 9, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Nameste!