añjali kṛta

"Añjali kṛta" can be translated as "one who has folded the 

hands in reverence," "with hands joined in supplication," 

or simply "offering with folded hands," reflecting devotion, 

respect, or salutation.

Breakdown of Terms

• Añjali (अञ्जलि / añjali): Refers to the act of joining or folding 
• both palms together, forming a hollow, often used in religious rituals, 
• greetings, or as a gesture of respect and devotion toward gods, teachers, 
• or elders 

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  . It also symbolizes a small volume or measurement
• in classical Ayurvedic texts, but in most spiritual or ritual contexts,
• it is a gesture.

• Kṛta (कृत / kṛta): Means "made," "done," or "performed". When combined
• with añjali, it indicates the action has been executed or completed.
• In Sanskrit compounds, kṛta conveys that the folded-hand gesture 
• has been intentionally performed 

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Combined Meaning

Añjali kṛta or kṛtāñjali (कृताञ्जलि) represents someone who has placed 

the palms together in reverence or supplication, often as an expression 

of humility, respect, prayer, or offering. The term may appear in classical 

Sanskrit texts, Hindu epics, Yoga literature, or ritual manuals to denote 

the respectful gesture of prayer or obeisance

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In essence, it describes both the physical gesture (joined hands) and

the attitude behind the act (reverence or submission), and can be naturally 

rendered in English as:

• "Hands folded in reverence"
• "With palms joined in supplication"
• "Offering with folded hands"

This translation is widely accepted in Sanskrit dictionaries and spiritual 

contexts, making añjali kṛta a meaningful representation of respect, 

worship, or humble request.