Namaste: What Does It Mean?

By saying “namaste” in your yoga or meditation practice, you show the transcendental presence within you and show respect. 

If you’ve ever dived into the awesome world of meditation, you’ve certainly encountered the word “namaste.” This term is used a lot in meditation. It is also used in some yoga trends. It has a deep and spiritual meaning. Soon you will know what you are really saying when you say this word.

The origin of the word “namaste”

“Namaste” is a relatively unknown word as it comes from distant lands. It is used to say both hello and goodbye. 

The inheritance of this word is Hindu and is in Sanskrit. This is one of the languages ​​that Hindus consider sacred.

This word is used with a certain gesture known as  mudra na. When you say  “namaste,” you put your hands together in front of your chest. This is a sign of absolute respect for the person you are talking to when you say hello or goodbye.

This is not strange. If you study the etymology of the word, you will find that Namas  is a noun that can be translated as “greeting” or “tribute”. And the second part, you  have a pronoun that means “for you.”

Spirituality in meditation and yoga

Meditation and yoga are exercises that give their practitioner several benefits. Among them is a particular kind of pressure to be present in the present and to free yourself from condemnation. They also focus on other worries and issues that distract your mind.

In this way, you can reach a level where you are connected to everything and where your ego disappears.

In yoga and meditation, “namaste” is used to express humility. This is not only for all potential listeners, but also for the whole world and the universe…

There are experts who are dedicated to the study of the word “namaste”. They have come to the conclusion that “Namas” (which we already saw to mean congratulations or honors) can also symbolize “nothing about myself”. 

This is a state where you are nothing. And at the same time you are all. In this state, you are connected to the world, but your ego is ignored.

Your mind is calm and you are relaxed, almost in a trance.

Your transcendental being

According to tradition, the term “namaste” means that the supernatural essence is believed to be in us. Sometimes you have to find this through the very healthy exercises we’ve already talked about.

The moment you reach this ideal, simultaneous state of alertness and serenity, you join hands. Then you bow forward and say that word.

In this way you give place to the supernatural being that dwells within you.  But you do the same for everyone and everything around you. It can be similar when Catholics kneel and baptize themselves as a sign of humility and reverence for God.

In this case, the word “namaste” may be directed toward God, the universe, or another person, but it is not only a sign of respect for another person, but also for yourself. You are both supernatural beings and you recognize each other.  And you greet each other with respect.

Now you know what it means to say that word. This will allow you to internalize everything it has to give you. And you know the well-being with which it can fill you every time you say it during your yoga or meditation practice.

There are more and more people who benefit from the good of dedicating a few minutes each day to these exercises.

In this way, you give yourself a little peace and quiet in the noisy, responsibility-filled world in which we live.

Regularity and knowing what it means to say this strange word will help you get the most out of all the yoga and meditation exercises you do in the  future.

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