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August 28, 2007
(नमस्ते [nʌmʌsˈteː]
My brother-in-law, and his partner, are unbelieveable inspirations. I adore them both. Her mother is dying. She is so strong, with so much energy. Her journey will be a difficult one, and hardest on the loved ones around her.
Namasté or Namaskar (नमस्ते [nʌmʌsˈteː] in Nepali and Hindi (from internal sandhi between namaḥ and te) is an Indian greeting or parting phrase as well as a gesture.
Taken literally, it means "I bow to you". The word is derived from Sanskrit (namas): to bow, obeisance, reverential salutation, and (te): "to you".
When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest. The gesture can also be performed wordlessly and carry the same meaning.
Many believe it has a spiritual basis, in recognizing a common divinity within the other person.
"I honor the Spirit in you which is also in me".
"I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells, I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace, When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are One."
"I salute the God within you."
“I recognize that we are all equal.”
“The entire universe resides within you.”
“The divine light in me salutes the divine light in you.”
"Your spirit and my spirit are ONE."
"That which is of God in me greets that which is of God in you"
"I honor the Holy One that lives in you."
"I bow to the divine in you"
"The Light of God in Me recognizes and honours The Light of God in You and in that recognition is our Oneness."
Dear Shirley,
namaste
And,
Dear little Sam, you would be one year old,
namaste
Posted by dave at August 28, 2007 11:20 PM