Dharma and Karma Insights – Bharathiyam https://www.bharathiyam.com Sanatana Dharma | Culture | Heritage Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Concept of Namaskāra – The Gesture of Reverence in Sanātana Dharma https://www.bharathiyam.com/traditions/traditions-rituals/the-concept-of-namaskara-the-gesture-of-reverence-in-sanatana-dharma/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:10:28 +0000 https://www.bharathiyam.com/?p=2040 Namaskāra (नमस्कार) or Namaste (नमस्ते) is perhaps the most recognizable expression of Indian culture, yet few understand its depth. What appears as a simple joining of palms is actually a profound act of spiritual recognition — a symbolic merging of the self (jīvātma) with the Supreme (Paramātma). It is not merely a social salutation but a spiritual invocation, a gesture of humility, gratitude…

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