Difference between revisions of "Namaskar (obeisance)"
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| − | '''Namaskar''' is a | + | '''Namaskar''' is a obeisance performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to: |
| − | * greet Nataraj | + | * greet and show respect for Nataraj |
* ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing | * ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing | ||
* show respect for the guru | * show respect for the guru | ||
| − | There are dozens of styles of | + | There are dozens of styles of performing namaskar ranging from a simple set of eight movements to elaborate sequences that salute all four cardinal points of the compass. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj] | ||
Revision as of 01:18, 2 October 2012
Namaskar is a obeisance performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to:
- greet and show respect for Nataraj
- ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing
- show respect for the guru
There are dozens of styles of performing namaskar ranging from a simple set of eight movements to elaborate sequences that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.
