NAMASTE! What Does This Hindu Greeting Mean? (328)

Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste” (pronounced Nah-ma-stay’). Many yoga classes open with participants making this affirming statement toward their teacher and each other. Is this just an ordinary greeting like “Hello” or is there a deeper, spiritual connotation? Comparative religion website:…