ARANGETRAM

Devatanam sirastastu gurunamasya samsthithaha |

Vakshsthaschaiva vipranam seshetwaniyamo bhavet ||

Meaning as per the Natya Shastra : Salutations should be offered above the head to the gods, in front of the forehead to gurus and scholars, and in front of the chest to Brahmins . There is no rule regarding salutations to others.

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