that namaste word

[willowfairy]

What does namaste mean? People are always saying it on here and I have no clue what you're talking about. :) Any help, please?

[Flar's Freyja]

The meaning that I have been taught is "The Divine in Me Honors the Divine in You." This comes from Yoga practice. There may be others, I'd be interested to become aware of them.

[Xois]

I thought it meant Peace...but i was wrong

according to this website it means
'I bow to the divine in you.'

http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/1415/

or "I salute the divine in you"

http://www.vancouveryoga.com/namaste.html

[lieve heks]

its an indian greeting

[willowfairy]

Thank you! Now I don't feel so stupid.

[Lavender]

Namaste is a Sanskrit word that is used as a greeting (as described above posts). It's also used as a sign of respect to an elder or holy person. You join your palms together & bow as you say Namaste. It is believed that the joining of the palms symbolizes the meeting of the two divine, your's & the other person, in humility - no one person higher than the other. Both are Divine. It is such a beautiful way of greeting someone.

[willowfairy]

How do you pronounce it?

[LaughingWolf]

Thanks, I was curious too.

It is a beautifull greeting. :)

[Dryad's Wyrd]

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How do you pronounce it?
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I'm pretty sure it is pronounced as Na-mast-ay. That is how our Yoga instructor pronounces it.