Namaste Poem by S.D. TIWARI

If I say ‘Namaste' or ‘Namaskar', that means:
I greet you; as to yourself, I honor and respect.
I expect love, politeness, curtsey, respect in turn
and in the place within you, a relief and help.

‘Namaste' is not mere ‘good morning' or ‘good bye'.
It is honor and respect for the place within a person.
‘Namaste' at the time of meeting pleases the person;
and for being kind and friendly, evokes a disposition.

‘Namaste' for the good byes are good to hope
That the mutual love and kindness shall succeed.
The divine places within us shall strengthen
and shall extend to each other in case of needs.

‘Namah Tubhyam' or ‘Namah' addressed to God -
is gratitude, for He has conferred the things;
and, a prayer to Him to continue his blessings.