Charansparsh

Charan" means "feet" and "sparsh" means "to touch". Together they mean "to touch one's feet". Charan Sparsh is a commonly practiced Hindu ritual of bowing down to someone else and touching their feet in reverence. It has been a tradition since time immemorial to touch the feet of one's father and mother, teachers and elders. They in turn bless the person touching their feet by placing their hand on or over the prostrating person's head. Prostration is done daily, while meeting with elders and particularly on important occasions like the beginning of a new task, birthdays, festivals etc. In the Atharva Veda, great importance has been given to the way a person greets others when meeting them. Through "charan sparsh", an individual exhibits the respect one holds for the elderly, the wise, and those with ideals and an outstanding contribution to society. It is a way of accepting their superiority. This promotes humility in an individual and also makes the other person feel important. Thereby a person learns to be humble, courteous and respectful. The physical effort involved provides useful exercise and promotes vigor, enthusiasm and concern for others, rids tension and is motivating. #pindleindia #guidebook #myselfsangita