Namaskar Is Samaskar : Joining Both Palms together to Greet

• In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joining their palms – termed as “Namaskar.”

• The general reason behind this tradition is that greeting by joining both the palms means respect.

• Scientifically speaking, joining both hands ensures joining the tips of all the fingers together, which are denoted to the pressure points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing them together is said to activate the pressure points which helps us remember that person for a long time.

• And, no germs will be transferred through Namaskar since we don’t make any physical contact!

• When you namaskar, it instantly makes opposite person comfortable. He will feel like talking to us. Even if he is egoistic, angry or in a bad mood, he will calm down for a few moments

• So by doing namaskar instead of a handshake, we gain respect, humility and health. Namaskar to our rishis for giving us this wonderful ritual!

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