Abhivadaye

Abhivadaye (Sanskrit: अभिवादये, romanized: abhivādaye, lit. 'I salute') is a religious practice among Hindu men to introduce themselves to their elders.

Practice

The abhivadaye consists of an individual offering an introduction of themselves by mentioning the following markers of their identity:

References

  • Saraswati, Shri Chandrashekhara (2006). The Vedas. Chennai: Bhavan's Book University. ISBN 81-7276-401-4. (7th edition).
  • Yajnavalkya (1974). Yajnavalkya Smriti,: With the commentary of Vijnanesvara, called the Mitaksara and notes from the gloss of Balambhatta. Book I. Chennai: AMS Press. ISBN 0-404-57821-7. (1st edition)
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