Some people have asked me why I sometimes say "Namaste" if I call myself a Pagan. The short answer is because "I can" and I think the meaning is beautiful. So here is the meaning. :) Jen "Namasté is both a spoken Indian expression and a symbolic gesture that people use when greeting each other or in parting. Pronounced “na-ma-stay,” the term derives from Sanskrit and literally means “I bow to you.” It’s more commonly translated as “the divine light in me honors the divine light in you” or “the God within me greets the God within you.” To perform the namasté gesture, place your palms together in a prayer position in front of your heart and slightly bow your head. You may also close your eyes if you wish. In the West, people usually speak the word namasté as they bow, but in India it’s understood that the gesture alone carries the same meaning. To indicate especially deep respect, you may put your hands together in front of your forehead (the site of the mystic third eye), gently bow your head, and bring hands down to your heart. There’s also a third form of namasté, in which the palms are raised completely above the head. This gesture shows the most reverence and is only used to venerate God and the holiest gurus." chopra
Posted on: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 18:58:05 +0000
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