Namaste
Namaste literally means "I humbly bow to you," from the Sanskrit: Namas: "to bow, obeisance, reverential salutation", and Te: "to you". It is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with the hands pressed together, palms touching, in front of the chest.
In a religious context this word can be taken to mean any of these:
The Spirit in me meets the same Spirit in you
I salute the divine in you
I bring together my body and soul, focusing my divine potential, and bow to the same potential within you.
In other words, it recognizes the equality of all, and pays honor to the sacredness of all.
Namaste, H. Thanks for being there.
In a religious context this word can be taken to mean any of these:
The Spirit in me meets the same Spirit in you
I salute the divine in you
I bring together my body and soul, focusing my divine potential, and bow to the same potential within you.
In other words, it recognizes the equality of all, and pays honor to the sacredness of all.
Namaste, H. Thanks for being there.
Posted by RevrendZ - 11/12/2005 12:24:00 AM
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Namaste, Rev.
Glad to lend a hand.
A Thai "Wai" and the bow of Namaste are basically the same thing, although the "Wai" is more graceful and incorporates more of one's body. Thais will also say "Namaste" in religious ceremonial situations. Namaste, dear brother.
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