What does Namaste means?

While visiting the Himalayas, the word ‘Namaste’ is popularly spoken as greeting during the meet or apart. Namaste is the hand-gestures – joining palm and fingers towards the person’s you are greeting and put the hands in the chest then bow down your head a bit while saying Namaste.

You will often see peoples doing Namaste in Nepal. This is the practice in Nepal that to the local or the visitors: we welcome, greet and bid farewell by saying Namaste. It is the respect provided to the next person by joining hands bowing your head and saying Namaste. Which in return next person also respond by doing saying Namaste or Namaskar.

What language is Namaste?

Namaste is a word derived from Sanskrit language, an ancient language of India and Nepal. While it originates from Sanskrit, Namaste is widely used across South Asian countries including India, Nepal, and other Himalayan regions.

What is the meaning of Namaste?

Namaste is a word derived from Sanskrit language, it actually means – i bow to your inner divine. When broken down the Namaste into “Nama” (bow) and “te” (you), which means “I bow to you”. To believed, every person has the divine sparks within and with that Namaste gestures we appreciate that. The English meaning of Namaste is “My soul honors your soul. I honor the space inside you where the universe resides and I honor the light, love, truth, beauty and peace within you, because it is also within in me. In sharing these things, we are united, we are the same, we are one”.

What does Namaste mean in yoga?

In yoga also, Namaste is used at the beginning and end of classes as a sign of respect and unity. It represents the connection between teacher and student, acknowledging the divine light within each person. Many yoga practitioners use it to center themselves and show gratitude.

What is the spiritual meaning of Namaste?

Spiritually, Namaste recognizes that every person carries a divine spark within them. It’s a way of honoring not just the person, but the universal consciousness that exists in all beings. This gesture creates a moment of connection and equality between souls.

How to Do Namaste Properly?

Namaste is a gesture not much complicated. We simply do it by:

• Stand up straight with your feet together, or sit comfortably with your back straight. Namaste can also be done while sitting cross-legged on the floor.
• Join your palms and put your fingers pointing upward.
• Put that gestured hand in between the chest (at heart level).
• Close your eyes and slightly bow down towards the person you are greeting.
• Say Namaste (Nam- ash – tèy)

To the person you have done Namaste, will also respond with Namaste or Namaskar (a more formal version), at this time simply acknowledge it and accept it with little smile in your face. Its a sense of connection.

Additional Notes:

• Namaste can be used at any time of day as a greeting or farewell
• Even the gesture alone (without saying the word) is considered respectful
• The response “Namaskar” is often used in more formal situations