Question: One question – is that right that when you do NAMASKAR gesture (both hands together in the praying position) you say NAMASTE (I salute to the sun that is in me and in you)? I asked you this because sometimes people do not know what really means Namaste and Namaskar, or it is may be just different pronounciation?
Answer: The word ‘Namaste’, in Sanskrit, contains two words: ‘Namah’ and ‘te’. ‘te’ – means ‘to you’. ‘Namah’ – means ‘salutations’. It usually implies, I bow down to the God within you. The same is done when one addresses God directly. Primarily, it is done to erase our ego. Invariably, our psychology is that others should recognise me as great & they should respect. That is, we have the superiority complex. By doing this, we shall be effacing our ego and become humble, which is a primary condition for Spiritual Progress. The word ‘Namaskar’ also means the same thing.