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What does Namaste Mean?
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What Does Namaste Really Mean? | Health
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The Meaning Of Namaste (Namaskar)
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Indian Namaste Do’s and Dont’s
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What the heck does “Namaste” mean anyway? Don Stapleton
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Define Namaste
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Namaste: What Does it Mean? The Misconceptions of “Namaste”
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In English, Namaste translates to “I bow to you” or “The divine in me honors the divine in you.” But it’s not meant to have a religious sentiment as it sounds. The meaning of Namaste is a mantra.The spiritual meaning of Namaste refers to connecting to the Divine spirit or light in each person you meet and honoring that within them.
It is honoring your soul and the light within each and every being. Namaste is a sign of respect and acknowledgment that means more than just a “hello” or “thank you.”.Namaste is a traditional Hindu greeting said with a hand gesture in which the palms are pressed together at the chest or head, accompanied by a slight bow or arm raise. In the West, it is commonly associated with yoga, and uses of namaste in this context is sometimes accused of being a form of cultural appropriation.What ‘namaste’ means in India While here in the States, you rarely hear “namaste” outside a yoga studio, she says in India—the birthplace of both yoga and the term—it’s a common greeting.
Namaste is the common greeting in yoga. It is a gesture to send a message of peaceful spirituality to the universe in the hopes of receiving a positive message back. Most say namaste as a means to thank the teacher or use as an expression of relief upon the ending of the class. In modern cultures, however, namaste is taken to a new level of meaning.
It goes beyond a spiritual chant and a.While the literal translation of Namaste is “I bow to you,” it actually means so much more. Not only does the phrase refer to the literal bow you perform at the end of class, it refers more to the bow that you and your teacher’s soul performs. The Hindus believe that at the center of your heart chakra lies a divine soul.Namaste, sometimes spoken as namaskar and namaskaram, is a customary, non-contact form of Hindu greeting.
In the contemporary era, it is found on the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and among the Indian diaspora worldwide. The gesture (but not the term namaste for it) is widely used in the parts of Southeast Asia where Indian religions are strong. It is used both for greetingand leave-taking. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upw.
In Hinduism, Namaste is a respectful greeting when giving namaskar and means “I bow to the divine in you”. Now that beautiful meaning.NAMASTE is namah नम: + te ते Namah is from नम् root word which means to bow, to salute (as a mark of respect). Te ते means to you, for you. (When both words put together it.
What does Namaste mean? In English, Namaste translates to “I bow to you” or “The divine in me honors the divine in you.” But it’s not meant to have a religious sentiment as it sounds. The meaning of Namaste is a mantra of peace and equality to live by on and off the mat.Nama means bow, as means I, and te means you.
Therefore, namaste literally means “bow me you” or “I bow to you.” How to make the Namaste gesture To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart charka, close the eyes, and bow the head.Namaskār, also known as namastē, is a form of greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. It is used to initiate conversation, or to end one.
The traditional greeting is accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards and closely positioned in front of the chest.Namaste means that “I bow to the divine in you.” When performing the Namaste salutation, you merely recognize that there is a divine entity in every person. Therefore the sacred body in yourself will be saluting the holy being in the person you are greeting. Further, ‘Nama’ can also be reduced to Na and Ma, which are equivalent to ‘not mine.’.
NAMASTE: Nah-Mah-Stay Namaste is a combination of the Sanskrit words namas, meaning “bowing” and te, meaning “to you.”Namaskar is a variation that means the same thing. The components of the word are of Sanskrit origin but today “namaste” is widely used in India and Southeast Asia by Hindu, Muslim, Buddhists, Sikhs and other religions as well.The Meaning and Origins of “Namaste” In certain cultures, “Namaste” is no more than a casual greeting.
It’s a way of saying hello but with an actual physical bow to go with it. The equivalent to a handshake, bowing just has a much more spiritual and peaceful feel to it.
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Fist bump or Namaste? I report you decide.
Once, I was in an odd situation, which predates me learning the importance of placing animals under the Christmas tree and a star on the top. A man planted a kiss on my cheeks, even though I greeted him with Namaste. I am writing about an incident that took place long, long ago, when my face resembled a full moon. Today, the same face reminds me of Manhattan’s under-ground-subway station. Yes, I have come a long way.
I knew that Lord Jesus said unto his disciples, “Ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” When it came to the kissing ritual of the West, I was clueless. Was I supposed to offer the other cheek? Would I appear rude or offend someone if I don’t kiss back? Or was I meant to return the favor by kissing back: kiss for the kiss?
Well, before I could connect with my life-line to get the answer, he had gotten hold of my other cheek.
Ever since I planted my divine self, sorry, ever since I made the debut on this holy land call mother America, I have used Namaste freely and without any reservation.
You may have noticed that social kissing has gone with the wind and the handshaking has lost its charm. In the western world, Handshake was also known as a close-the-deal gesture. It was more common and casual, especially among men at the time of the meeting and departing which has been replaced by high-fives, elbow bumping and its latest and improved version: the fist-bump.
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008, was a historical moment in the history of America, when in front of a cheering crowd of millions, Barak Obama, the first black African American candidate claimed the Democratic nomination. That very day, on the stage of St. Paul Minn., the couple hugged each other followed by the gentle fist bump. That fist bump became the most talked about fist bump on the internet and heard around the world.
And why not? After all, it was a presidential fist bump.
It was fist bump of victory, solidarity and conjugal love.
Fist bump seems playful and sporty. However, clenching of a fist is a sign of anger and hostility. As a matter of fact, I was confused about Michelle’s intention. I couldn’t tell whether it was a friendly gesture or “C’mon buddy, I am not done with you.”
On a serious note, can you imagine the highest officer of our country fist-bumping or elbow bumping, especially with a lady representative of another country? It would be neither professional nor graceful. No argument there, right? In today’s crazy modern world we need to have a gesture that does not spread viruses and at the same time reflect universal value. For many reasons, Namaste is the way to go.
Researchers have found that handshakes transfer more germs than fist-bumping. Therefore, today’s modern day, germ-phobic society must come up with new ways of greeting. Studies tell us that high-fives spread only half as many bacteria and fist-bumps transfer 90% less, meaning, fist-bumping instead of shaking hands could help limit the spread of illness. I wondered was that the message the first couple was giving or just being silly?
In other words, the fist bump is somewhat safe, not all the way.
Other studies back up the above claim: greeting someone with your knuckles is much more hygienic than shaking their hands.
Again, it is somewhat sterile, not all the way.
Remember, more we are slapping our hands more germ we are spreading. Slapping hands, even fist-bumping, is neither funny nor a celebratory gesture. So please, stop shaking hands and stop slapping hands. Instead, bring palms of your hands together and say Namaste with the smile. Now is the time to wring out the old, outdated, germ spreading gestures and ring in something that is ever fresh, authentic and utterly graceful. The third Saturday in April has been designated as a national ‘High-five’ day. In my view, it should be replaced by Namaste.
Fist bump or Namaste? I report, you decide
Namaste JI. whatever you have described Namaste and Namaskar. it is wrong. you said Namaskaar is better than Namaste. it is totally wrong. It seems to me that you do not have deep knowledge of Sanskrit. Namaskar is the incomplete sentence because in Namaskar word there is NAMAH + KAAR it means Namah karanam = Namaskarah but Namaste is the complete sentence because NAMAH= NAMASKAAR HAI AND Te means to you. Namaste’s literal meaning is Aapake liye yaa tere liye Namaskaar hai meraa. it means My Namaskaar is to you (for you)
with best regards Acharya Vedshrami Sanskrit Grammarian(Vaiyaakaran) and knower of Nirukt(Nairukt) and philosopher.
Makes sense,ego says “I am better then you”,oneness say ” We may have some difference,buy deep down we are all one oneness “.
Kinga! Great videos! So inspiring to see the amount of quality content you’ve been able to put out! Xx
joining of both the palms and bowing the head down is namaste and pranaam while namaskar is prostrating in full body in all cases it is assumed the lord sitting in every body’s heart and accepting our salutations.
I means to beware when your mother pretends to be a conscirr to empower her owence i so that she can enpower her own ambitions by abusing you… The devine in yous ignifies the part of you that deserves to suffer for believing that God loves you more than other without having done your best.
meaning of namasty is bow down means when someone say namasty to you its means he is not saying hello instead is is bow down himself on front of you so never say namasty cuz in every religion their is one GOD and except him never bow down on front of any human being.
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Namaste! Yes, Yes, Yes! I am very happy that you have confirmed my understanding.
In India this past summer, there were a few awkward moments during greetings when the hands were busy carrying something and no proper bow was possible. The Namaste was accompanied by a sheepish smile. Namaste!��
Michael
This is our Indian culture
यही हमारी देश की संस्कृति है.
बोलो भारतमाता की जय
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Amy, why don’t you use simply an appropriate english word for this when you are not in India? 😉
scientific reason behind namaste and other indian facts
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Great video Kinga! I’m relatively new to yoga (which I love!!) so I love getting any new information that I can!
Best video dear plz make video on relationships between Sanskrit vedas and science.
Whether you practice yoga or not, surely you’ve heard of the word Namaste maybe you’ve even used it yourself after a class or in some other context. What are your thoughts on this beautiful gesture?
Thank you Kinga. What a beautiful video. When I did a recording for my father’s funeral (I was unable to attend) without planning to I ended it with Namaste. It just bubbled from within, and it truly was a message from the light and spirit within me to his spirit wherever it may have been. I am heading to Nepal to volunteer in October, and expect to be using this word even more! I definitely will not add b*****s! You brightened my day:) Namaste
I disagree with your opinion, There is God in everyone, and Namaste means, I bow to the God in you. It further means, The Divinity (God) in me, salutes the Divinity (God) in You.”
I love the advices for foreigners. Thanks and Namaste from Germany ��
Thanks for making such a great video! I’ve always heard the word Namaste, but I never understood the meaning until now ��
ahaha I love the sanitary factor ��. We do this same gesture in Sri Lanka. Mostly in traditional or formal settings. We say “Ayubowan”. Which means “May you live long”. Since India and Sri Lanka are so close to each other, I bet the gesture trickled down to Sri Lanka from India centuries ago. Gotta say I totally agree with you on people using the word in playful ways. Most of the time I’m not sure if they are just joking or being disrespectful. I’ve seen this so much which buddha quotes as well.
Thank you Kinga. You did a beautiful explanation of the meaning of Namaste. I haven’t heard all of the uses that aren’t recommended, but I have heard a few. Clearly, not understanding or appreciating the full meaning and sentiment behind the word. Great video.
People misuse this term all the time… almost as if they think it can mean whatever they intend. Nice vid:D
A word I’ve said before, but really didn’t “know” what it meant…thanks so much for sharing the beauty and significance of namaste.
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Namaste to all from North East India. We all are connected and we all belong to the “One Divine Being”. The Divinity within me bow down to the divinity within u all. These diverse forms are only the expressions of the One Divine being. These Diverse Forms and their interactions are only the Play of the Divine Being.. May this gesture of Namaste bring peace on earth.
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Consider Namaste the greeting that will save us from Corona Virus��
I was taught to believe that NAMASTE has a lot of spiritual blessings definition Like blessings to all my fellow light beings, in the name of the Creator God of Heavens namesake to you, and the spiritual definitions are endless on NAMASTE, For his name sake, amen and Namaste! NAMASTE, “GO IN ☮PEACE!
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Hello! Thanks for the video. Very nice. P.S. I wish you’d lose the nose ring.
I’ve never liked shaking hands. Let’s make this standard behvior
Knowing it’s meaning I find it to be the most respectfull and nicest way to greet someone.
If more people would use it, and actually realise the meaning of it, I think the world could be a better place.
Love your demonstrations. Especially the teacher with the rod.
Love this video!! Yes to the message of the devinity to be seen in all religions, but also without. We are whole & devine as we are.. Spiritual beings at our core whether we realise this as our truth or not. ☮️
I literally just greeted my delivery guy with Namaste after he offered to sign the digital signature gadget on my behalf because of the coronavirus and he smiled and told me his Mum was Hindu and returned the Namaste it was lovely!
Namaste has the power to unite us all <3
wow such a beautiful meaning of the word. Educatingeach one teach one, learning is fundamental. No matter what your religion as long as it starts in your heart and soul what an amazing world we will live in. An associate of mine just used this term with me in a text and I wanted to know the origin of it so I did a search and it brought me here. I am a Christian and I will use this word in my daily interactions because I love the sound of it.
Be careful with that Clap version otherwise the changes completely ������
RAMAKRISHNA SAYS THAT HE RECOGNIZES GOD’S CONSCIOUSNESS EVEN IN A FISH OR A MOSQUITO; THAT’S WHAT IT MEANS WHEN SAYING (OR THINKING) ‘GOD IS IN YOU’. RAMAKRISHNA ALSO SAYS GOD MANIFEST HIMSELF IN ALL KIND OF BEINGS AND PERO MORE IN HUMAN BEINGS THAN ANY OTHERS.. WHAT SURPRISES ME IS THAT I WAS LOOKING FOR ‘NAMASTE’ WHAT ARE YOU DOING FIRST IN THE LIST??
I understand it as “the divinity in me, see’s and acknowledges the divinity in you.”
in simple words i bow down to the divine within you “Namaste”
Namaste Getting attention among world leaders after Corona virus spread. They namaste is more safe & hygiene over hand shake & hug. Thanks for your beautiful video ��
NAMESTE means “I bow to the divine in you”.
NAMASTE का अर्थ है “मैं आप में परमात्मा को नमन करता हूं”।
Love this. I never took the time to wonder what it meant exactly! mercy.
God giving them lesson, which they supposed to learn before. There is delay in God’s house but not the darkness.
Whenever a white person says namaste I cringe and I get angry. Only white people can make a belief system into a corporate Starbuck’s system. Wherever you see these people you will see Starbuck’s, breweries, man buns and attempts to be righteous. At the end of the day it’s still just conquering. Just the corporate kind that hides behind legalities. No, I’m not black or racist. I just see who I see. And I see you.
That was beautiful Kinga. ha ha…more sanitary than shaking hands…hahaha… so good…. Love your humour! and… I bow to you Kinga. I see the divinity in you. I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe resides…. xoxo
Namaste is meaningless as long as it’s used outside the Indian culture.
There are a lot of false beliefs in the spiritual field and people are deceived by it without knowing and I was one of these people by the way!
Regards,
Aamer
I am a huge yoga girl and I NEVER knew what namaste meant! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for clearing that out. I bow to you. Have a wonderful day.
namaskar means i bow down to the lord who is sitting in ur heart irrespective of the fact whether u r a child young or old in fact it is salutation to the lord who is always sitting in every body’s heart here there is no question of ego crushing it further means my entire body is prostating before you.
Thank You Ma’am so much. I am subscriber956,and today 12/15/19, I needed an explanation of something. I seemed “Namaste”, and the Universe brought me to your film, on your channel, where there is a plethora of information and knowledge that I am/been seeking and attracting.. Thank you so much for the time, effort and diligence that you have put into publication for, well, Me!! Your information and channel are now a part of very present life for me. I am using these tools while building, creating, and “redecorating” parts of my inner and outer worlds.. Thanks for helping out an older person,,that’s recently leaning to live?? I’m 47 in earth calendars, but I’m only between 5 to 7 cycles into this present spiritual experience. #toenterthegatethatnoonemayenter #becomenoone #Namaste
Excellent video. Thanks.
Everything in Hinduism is based on the belief that our soul is IMMORTAL and when someone say “Namaste” the whole act communicates to the world
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“You and I are one. I salute and worship the God within you which is a mirror image of me.”
Namaste states THERE IS NOTHING BUT GOD since soul within is IMMORTAL and GOD.
In Vivekachudamani, Adi Sankara wrote
“Brahma Satyam,
Jagat Mithya,
Jivo Brahmaiva naparah..”
meaning
“Brahman or God alone is truth, the world is unreal,
and ultimately there no difference between Brahman (God) and individual self (Atman).”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzFa2Smrnk&feature=youtu.be
great video, informative and interesting. I didn’t know a lot of what you shared here. Thanks!
Lol namaste sounds exactly like the phrase “here we are” in Greek and I was very comfused when I heard people saying it in videos recently.
Nice video:)I think the people who reached one level have same peaceful ideal. Namaste!