classmate (Banned! 4804 days 5 hr 42 min 53 Sec): RESPECT FOR ELDERS: Respect for elders is a keystone of Hindu culture. This genuine acknowledgment of seniority is demonstrated through endearing customs, such as sitting to the left of elders, bringing gifts on special occasions, not sitting while they are standing, not speaking excessively, not yawning 0r stretching, not putting one's opinions forward strongly, not contradicting 0r arguing, seeking their advice and blessings, giving them first choice in all matters, even serving their food first. *
27-01-10 - 10:27:12

classmate (Banned! 4804 days 5 hr 42 min 53 Sec): NAME PROTOCOL: Younger never uses the proper name of their elders. In the Tamil tradition, a younger brother, for example, refers to his brother as annan, 0r periannan ( older brother), not by name. The elder, however, may use the name of the younger. Children are trained to refer to all adults as auntie 0r uncle. Only people of the same age will address each other by first name. A Hindu wife never speaks the name of her husband. When referring to him she uses terms such as "my husband," "him" or, for example, "Athan, Mama, etc.,". *
27-01-10 - 10:28:36

classmate (Banned! 4804 days 5 hr 42 min 53 Sec): TOUCHING FEET IN RESPECT: One touches the feet of holy men and women in recognition of their great humility and inner attainment. A dancer 0r a musician touches the feet of his 0r her teacher before and after each lesson. Children prostrate and touch the feet of their mother and father at festivals and at special times, such as birthdays and before departing on a journey. *
27-01-10 - 10:29:43

classmate (Banned! 4804 days 5 hr 42 min 53 Sec): Darshan (darshana): "Vision, sight." Seeing the Divine. Beholding, with inner 0r outer vision, a temple image, Deity, holy person 0r place, with the desire to inwardly contact and receive the grace and blessings of the venerated being 0r beings. *
27-01-10 - 10:30:27