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Namaste (Sanskrit pronunciation:, [1] Devanagari: नमस्ते), sometimes called namaskār and namaskāram, is a customary Hindu [2] [3] [4] manner of respectfully greeting and honouring a person or group, used at any time of day. [5]
Añjali Mudrā or Namaste gesture. Air quotes are made by raising both hands to eye level and flexing the index and middle fingers of both hands while speaking. Their meaning is similar to that of scare quotes in writing. Añjali Mudrā is a sign of respect in India and among yoga practitioners. It is made by pressing the palms together.
It's important to understand the history behind the commonly misused term Namaste. We're exploring the definition, pronunciation and whether you should say it.
Aishwarya Rai making a Namaste gesture. Anjali mudra has the same meaning as the Sanskrit greeting Namaste and can be performed while saying Namaste or Pranam, or in place of vocalizing the word. The gesture is used for both greetings and farewells but carries a deeper significance than a simple "hello" or "goodbye".
Pranāma or Namaste, the part of ancient Indian culture and rites has propagated to southeast Asia, which was part of indosphere of greater India, through the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism from India. While performing the sampeah, the person places their palms together in a prayer-like fashion while bowing slightly.
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Namaste is a greeting originating from India and Nepal. Namaste may also refer to: "Namaste" (Better Call Saul), an episode from the television series Better Call Saul "Namaste" , an episode from the television series Lost; Salaam Namaste, a 2005 Indian Bollywood film "Namasté", a Beastie Boys track from the album Check Your Head