Most people recognize the "prayer hands" gesture instantly—palms pressed, fingers pointed skyward. But where did it come from?In this episode, Gordy dives into the surprising origin of the 🙏 gesture. From ancient India’s respectful Anjali Mudra, to the feudal power plays of medieval Europe, and finally to the sacred ritual we now associate with prayer—this hand pose has had quite a journey.You'll learn:Why Namaste and 🙏 share DNAHow kneeling before a lord shaped Christian worshipWhen religion took a feudal gesture and made it divineWhy the emoji you use for “thanks” used to mean submissionWhat feels spiritual today was once a contract between unequals. And now? It’s just another emoji on your phone.Sources:Britannica. (n.d.). Añjali-mudrā. Retrieved April 30, 2025, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/anjali-mudraEarth & Altar. (2023, June 15). What Are the Origins of Christian Prayer Gestures? Retrieved April 30, 2025, from https://earthandaltarmag.com/posts/what-are-the-origins-of-christian-prayer-gesturesAleteia. (2017, October 12). Why Do Christians Put Their Hands Together When They Pray? Retrieved April 30, 2025, from https://aleteia.org/2017/10/12/why-do-we-fold-our-hands-during-prayerJournal of Religion and Society. (2007). Gesture and Power in Medieval Religious Rituals. Retrieved April 30, 2025, from https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/handle/10504/64445Music thanks to Zapsplat.#History #ReligiousSymbols #PrayerGesture #SmartestYearEver #DailyKnowledge #WorldCulture #EmojiHistory #DidYouKnow #LearnEveryDay #NoSmallTalk

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