What Namaste means...

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Permalink Reply by Usabull on May 20, 2008 at 9:02am

I just know the basics of the word and its context in general.

Namaste is an Indian greeting which is said with both palms of the hands joined together. Takes its roots from Sanskrit, the ancient, and now rarely used, language.

Namaste is a composite of 2 words; "Nama" and "Te". Nama = bow and Te = You. Basically, it means, I bow to you, more in terms of respect and reverence than any other context.

this wiki link might help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste

HTH
Usabull

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Permalink Reply by Bob Vadas on May 20, 2008 at 9:07am

One of the most beautiful words in the world!...The Very Best definition that I have found...

Namaste means…

I honor the place in you In which the entire Universe dwells,

I honor the place in you
Which is of Love, of Truth, of Light, and of Peace,

When you are in that place in you,
And I am in that place in me,
We are One.
Namaste!

Bob :>)

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Permalink Reply by Phil Bennett on May 20, 2008 at 10:47am

Thank you so much!!!

That is beautiful. Now I know why people are using it. I think this is my favorite new word.

Bless all of you...Namaste,

Phil

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Permalink Reply by Teri on May 20, 2008 at 12:51pm

Isn't it a beautiful word!!! This was a greeting I received from Chris when I first joined and I have been using it ever since. I think it is becoming the favorite greeting of Powerful Intentions!! It truly says it all, from the heart.
Namaste'

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Permalink Reply by Igtya"Secret" on May 20, 2008 at 1:04pm

I thought Namaste means "may peace be with you" but I love that description alot more anyways Bob Vadas! Thank You so Much :o)

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Permalink Reply by Phil Bennett on May 21, 2008 at 2:04pm

Thanks to everyone for your insight!!!!

Phil

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Permalink Reply by noelle on May 21, 2008 at 2:11pm

Namaste is a popular Indian greeting, alot of people I know use it. There is an Indian tv show, called " Namaste America" and it is a music video show and it basically is " Hello America" There is another saying that yoga students use " OM Nama Shivya" which means " I bow to my inner self" you will hear swamis and students use that alot. Then there is " Shanti" which means peace, and that is used to end a letter or conversation.

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Permalink Reply by Suneel on May 21, 2008 at 2:15pm

Dear Phil

Namaste


I am Suneel from India and into spreading abundance and happiness all over.

Right from the childhood we have been taught to give respect to others what we expect to receive from anybody.
AND
NAMASTE or NAMSAKAR is the intention to bow at others humbly and to recognize them as GOD..


with very warm HUGS ( even this greeting is conveyed thru NAMASTE)
Hope this answers to your query.

Suneel Khanna India

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Permalink Reply by noelle on May 21, 2008 at 2:20pm

Suneel, thank you for your answer. Do Indian people ever say " Om Nama Shivaya" as a greeting, or is it just us Americans in yoga centers who use it?

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