Hinduism shows the way...though others try to denigrate the ordinary Hindu who is pride of his ancient culture, religion and civilization, without understanding it and that is the problem.
NAMASTE AND MORE, INDIA SHOWS THE WAY DURING COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought attention around the world to many Indian traditions that promote and sustain good practices for mental, physical and spiritual health. Foremost among them is the
Namaste, a greeting that has been universally espoused by leaders worldwide.
Namaste
State heads are urging citizens to use the Indian greeting
Namaste, to prevent contact and yet remain convivial. The
Namaste is an archetype of Indian philosophy, which when used for greeting a single person means ‘I bow to you,’ and
Namaskar, which when used to address many, is the act of bowing or reverence.
Since early March, many global leaders have talked about their decision to shed the handshake and go for the
Namaste. From Prince Charles in Britain, French President Macron, to Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, American President Donald Trump, everyone is greeting with a
Namaste.
“The Indian way of greeting—
Namaste—which is getting popular across the world has deeper spiritual and scientific meaning. Spiritually, 'Namaha' removes all egos and one bows down to the God, creator within others,”
says international relations expert Dr. Bharti Chhibber. “Scientifically, in 'Namaskar' which is Anjali Mudra, various pressure points in palms and fingers are pressed which act as healing power in various health problems.”
In fact, several countries would have to change their mode of greeting in the wake of Corona. Argentina with its right cheek to right cheek touch; the
Mano of the Philippines, where the knuckles are pressed against the forehead of the other person; sticking one’s tongue out as a mark of respect in Tibet; the triple-cheek kiss of Ukraine —left, right, left; the elaborate handshake of Botswana; the Hongi practice of touching noses of New Zealand. Anything that requires contact between individuals will be avoided now on.
India has many forms of greetings, foremost among which is the salutation with joined palms (the
Namaste or
Namaskara). Vedic scholar S K Ramachandra Rao talks about others including the holding and shaking of hands (
hasta-laghava), the embrace (
parishvanga, alinga), more elaborate prostrations (
pranama) and the touching of feet (
pada-sparsa).
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