Meaning of námaste (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Námaste:

Námaste is a greeting that is said at the beginning and at the end of a conversation, such as "hello" and "goodbye", to say hello or goodbye. It is in common use in South Asia, especially in countries like India and Nepal by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists.

This voice, as such, comes from Sanskrit and is made up of the word namas , which means 'reverence, adoration', and te (from the personal pronoun tuám , which means 'you', 'you'), which translates 'to you' or 'to you'. Thus, literally, namaste means 'I revere you' or 'I bow before you', and it is the most worthy form of greeting from one human being to another.

In Nepali and Indian culture, to express this greeting, a gesture is made with open and clasped hands, in front of the chest, with a slight bow of the head, without obligation to say anything. This gesture expresses a great sense of respect, invokes the idea that all people share the same divine essence, the same energy, the same universe, so that word and action have a very strong pacifying force.

Another way to make this greeting is by putting both hands together in front of the forehead, while if it is a reverence for a god or holiness, the hands are placed completely above the head.

In some parts of India, for example in the area where the Punjabi language is spoken, Namaste is used not only to greet Hindus, but for the whole world and is accepted in all religions.

Named in yoga

The word namaste, as a greeting, is in common use among those who practice yoga, a discipline from India. It is interpreted as an expression of greeting or good wishes. The gesture itself means 'I bow to you.'