Pranāma

Pranāma is a word that comes from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient language from India. It's made up of two words: "pra" which means "before" and "nāma" which means "name."

Imagine that you are meeting someone very important, like a teacher or a grandparent. When you meet them, you might say "hello" or "hi" and maybe even shake their hand or give them a hug. This is a way of showing respect and honor to them.

Pranāma is similar to saying "hello" or "hi," but it's a little different because it's a special way to show respect and honor to someone who is older or someone who is very important to you.

To do pranāma, you stand in front of the person you want to show respect to, put your hands together in front of your heart, close your eyes, and bow your head down. You might also say a special word like "namaste," which means "I honor you" in Hindi.

Pranāma is a way of showing your love and appreciation for someone who deserves it. It's an important part of many cultures, especially in India where it's a part of daily life.