By Saying Namaste, the Person doing it Acknowledges the Spiritual Oneness of the Spirit

'Namaste' is an Indian Greeting

Namaste is a popular greeting in India that means “I  bow to you” and an acknowledgment saying “May our minds meet”. In Indian culture and Buddhist and Hindu belief systems, namaste is a respectful greeting or salutation and a sign of deferential respect and goodwill.

By saying Namaste, the person doing it acknowledges the spiritual oneness of the spirit. Not just India, but the world bows to the power of this particular Indian greeting way that can easily strike anyone when you meet them. It means ‘A divine soul bows to the divinity in you’. Even foreigners abroad take an opportunity to greet Indians with this beautiful gesture. Why go Universal when you have an identity? Stick to what influences you and retain the originality with your greeting ways. Other variants of Namaste are Namaskar when addressing multiple persons, Namaskaram in Kerela, Namaskaramu in the Andhra States, and even Nepal uses it for the common greeting. 

There are many ways to greet someone in India, depending on the region and situation. In general, it is considered polite to use a formal greeting when meeting someone for the first time. Verbal greetings vary between regions and also differ depending on people’s relationships. For example, a common Gujarati greeting is “Kem cho” (‘How are you?’), Shalaam Alaikum, Shalam, Namaskaram.

In India, it is very important to greet people with respect. When you meet someone for the first time, it is customary to say “Namaste” or “Namaskar.” This shows that you respect the other person and are happy to meet them.

If you are greeting someone who is older than you or of a higher social status, it is important to bow slightly or put your hands together in a prayer-like gesture. This shows even more respect than simply saying “Namaste.”

If you are greeting a group of people, it is customary to say ” Namaste” to each person individually. This ensures that everyone in the group feels included and respected.

It is also important to use the right word when addressing someone. For example, if you are greeting your father, you would say “Papa.” If you are greeting your mother, you would say “Mama.” Using the wrong word can be seen as disrespectful.

In general, it is always best to err on the side of respect when greeting someone in India. By following these guidelines, you will be sure to make a good impression.

People of India can use various types of greetings to greet you. But they always respect you with all their hearts.