In this lesson, we introduce the Namaste / Namaskar greeting.
Become familiar with the meaning and significance of the Namaste / Namaskar greeting.
Describe the common usage and meaning of Namaste and the accompanying gesture. Explain the symbolic meaning of pressing the hands together and why the hands are placed at the chest. Explain the meaning behind bowing of the head and why the hands may be placed at the forehead or above the head. Translate the root word, namah.
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