In English
There are three words which connote obeisance in varying degrees, namely, , , and . means falling down. means a slight fall. means a total fall. In other words, signifies the paying of obeisance by bowing down, indicates the touching of the Lotus Feet of the Lord with one’s head, and connotes complete prostration at the Lord’s Feet - . This is symbolic ritual exemplifying , the essence of total self-surrender. This indicates the annihilation of the ego. Obliteration of all traces of egoism is the aim of .