Namaste
Excerpt from
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire –
Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence
– by Deepak Chopra
NAMASTE
The Sanskrit word namaste (pronounced nah-mah-STAY) means “The spirit in me honors the spirit in you.”
Whenever you first make eye contact with another person, say “Namaste” silently to yourself. This is a way of acknowledging that the being there is the same as the being here.
When you do this, everything about you – your body language, your expression, and your tone – will be recognized by the other person at some profound level.
Even though this greeting is silent, the other person will consciously or unconsciously register the respect implicit in your greeting.
Practice this exercise for a few days, and see if you notice a difference in your interactions with other people.
I’m definitely going to try it.
How about you?
Namaste!
jamie says:
Namaste, Oza!
August 3, 2008 at 4:18 pm
AWright says:
Very interestingl and something about the human condition to connect with one another withut speech is indeed something profound. I wonder what about the way this is said creates that moment.
August 3, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Brad says:
Hi Oza
What a great idea!
I will definitely be trying this!
Thanks for sharing.
August 3, 2008 at 5:28 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hey Jamie — always nice to see you
AWright — you bring up an interesting thought. I would say that since one knows what the word namaste means, one enters a “loving state” which automatically attracts good vibes…a Law of Attraction thingy, right?
Brad — hope you come back to tell us if you’ve noticed a difference…I sure will.
(((GROUP HUG)))
xoxo
August 3, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Ed Shaz/ NextInstinct says:
Mudd,
I’m making virtual eye and contact, and silently thinking “the spirit in me honors…”
Good Health Always,
Ed
August 3, 2008 at 11:18 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Awwwww, Ed…
Making virtual eye contact right back at ya, buddy.
May you become what you were meant to become…and shine on!
Hugs and love,
Mudd
xoxo
August 4, 2008 at 12:20 am
MuddLavoie says:
Wow Ed…you’re a natural!
I’m glad to know you’ve decided to let your guard down and go back to having faith in humanity. Only by opening your heart will you spread the Light, mon ami.
But of course, you need to protect yourself with an aura strong enough to ward off unhappy people’s vibes. Dancing around while waving your arms should do the trick.
Love always and always,
Mudd
xoxo
August 5, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Ed Shaz/ says:
I have to be honest here.
When I was young, from very little, up to my early 30′s, I did exactly this.
It only faded, and suspicion and cynicism crept in after repeated injuries by others’ actions.
But I’m happier recognizing another soul as though they’re about to remind me why I prefer to be a ‘giver’.
August 5, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Betty says:
Hey Oza,
I have noticed when I do that to people..a silent greeting. I get all teary-eyed. weird, huh?
August 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm
vijay says:
Namaste is also a Hindi word. In rural India, we also use “Ram Ram” (there is a GOD called RAM).
Betty: teary-eyed? that is interesting.
August 9, 2008 at 8:29 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Bonjour Betty!
I find what happens to you very touching. Like when you see something so beautiful, it brings tears to your eyes.
I guess the silent greeting, because it is so filled with love, produces the same effect on you.
Love
xoxo
August 10, 2008 at 5:18 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Vijay!
Thanks for the added info.
“Ram Ram” sounds less formal…brings a smile to my face when I think of it.
Love
xoxo
August 10, 2008 at 5:22 am
Nathan says:
Wonderful placebo effect, good idea, but still just a placebo affect.
ON the other hand now i know what Namaste means
September 26, 2008 at 8:05 am
MuddLavoie says:
Bonjour Nathan!
Thanks for dropping in…pleased to meet you.
Placebo effect? Not sure what you mean by that. The way I see it, it’s all about emanating love as soon as you meet someone. I’ve been doing the exercise for almost two months and I can see a difference. Of course, the difference starts with me — in difficult situations, instead of being filled with fear or frustration, I welcome the threatening person and great her/him with love. I instantly feel relieved and all is either well or dramatically improved.
If that’s a placebo, then let it be…oh yeah!
Namaste, dear Nathan
September 26, 2008 at 9:39 am
Zhire says:
I am going to start this as soon as I see someone in the morning!
September 28, 2008 at 9:03 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Zhire!
Hope you kept your word…and that you’re reaping the LOVE
Namaste!
xoxoxox
October 7, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Swami Atma says:
Actually ‘namaste’ literally means ‘salutation to you’.
From there you can add any bhava or inner feeling you like. You have done so superbly in this post.
Namaste!
October 30, 2008 at 4:51 am
Mets says:
Interesting! I imagine that since 70% or more of human communication is non-verbal, when you think good thoughts towards another person, your body probably reflects that. And the other person recognizes the goodness in a silent ‘Namaste’ when they see it!
Just a thought.
November 2, 2008 at 9:45 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Bonjour Swami!
Thanks for stopping by… I hope people will visit your site and learn more. I’ve been saying Namaste now for three months and the changes are subtle but very gratifying. I wish they would teach these things in school, it would make for such a better world.
Namaste!
xoxo
November 3, 2008 at 1:02 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Mets!
You make a very interesting point about body language.
I’ve noticed that when I’m confronted with someone who is stressed or unpleasant, as soon as I “think Namaste,” my whole body relaxes and the other person can’t help but follow in this energy. It’s truly soothing and almost *magical*
Namaste!
xoxo
November 3, 2008 at 1:07 am
Interesting article! says:
The reason why we do namaste has a deeper spiritual significance. It recognizes the belief that the life force, the divinity, the Self or the God in me is the same in all. It has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one’s ego in the presence of another.
June 21, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Joe says:
You guys know that this closely resembles PLUR from the rave culture?
Namaste sounds very zen, I like it a lot. I believe it’s important to approach every new person with a touch of humility, in knowing that you both are one in the same, no matter the superficial differences.
August 21, 2009 at 11:01 am
MuddLavoie says:
Thanks,*Interesting article!*, for your input.
Awwwww, the ego… how challenging it becomes to tame it as to not let it tame YOU
Namaste!
August 21, 2009 at 12:55 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Bonjour Joe!
Great comment — THANKS.
I didn’t know about PLUR… skipped over the rave culture altogether, lol.
So of course, I had to look it up and now I know it’s an acronym for Peace Love Unity Respect — I love it!
I learned something new, today — merci mon ami
Namaste!
xoxo
August 22, 2009 at 4:22 pm