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Re: Pranam
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To: alt-hindu@uunet.uu.net
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Subject: Re: Pranam
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From: Lokeswara Rao <lokes@selway.umt.edu>
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 1995 16:30:37 -0600
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From news@umt.umt.edu Fri Jul 14 21: 19:57 1995
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In-Reply-To: <3tuj7b$7cv@babbage.ece.uc.edu>
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Newsgroups: alt.hindu
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Organization: University of Montana
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References: <3tuj7b$7cv@babbage.ece.uc.edu>
On 11 Jul 1995, Rick Hallowell wrote:
> "Then he made the pranam sign and sat cross-legged..." Our western
> dictionaries have no reference to this word. Can you help us?
As far as I know, it is a simple bringing together of both hands - the
palm of one hand touching the palm of the other hand - in front of your
heart/chest.
There is symbolism behind this gesture. Will elaborate if you like.
Also, this is how indians greet each other, as western tradition
requires shaking of hands to greet each other.
Lokes.
