what is namaste
The Meaning of Namaste: In Sanskrit the word is namah + te = namaste which means âI bow to youâ - my greetings, salutations or prostration to you. The word ânamahaâ can also be literally interpreted as na ma (not mine). It has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one's ego in the presence of another.How to Namaste:lace the two palms together and keep the folded palms in front of the chest. Utter the word namaste and while saying the word bow the head slightly. Why Namaste: Namaste could be just a casual or formal greeting, a cultural convention or an act of worship. However, there is much more to it than meets the eye.