"I have been taking a three-year online course on expository preaching for a few months now. When I introduced myself, I used the word 'Jayamsih,' in Greeting. but this greeting seemed unfamiliar to some of my friends. Because of this, I decided to explain the meaning of the word 'Jayamsih,' which I used at the end of my greeting. Today, I am going to write a little about the word 'Jayamsih' and its usage, as I thought many of you might be curious about its meaning."
The word "Jaymasih" is used in Nepali Christianity when one Christian greets another. There is not a any written document, on how this practice began in Nepal. However, it is assumed that the term may have originated in India. In many parts of India, Jesus Christ is called the Messiah, and His followers are called Messiahlog ( Christians ), Additionally, greeting one another as "Jaymasihiki" in India.
Christianity was established in India before it spread to Nepal. Nepali-speaking Christians living in India played a significant role in spreading Christianity from India to Nepal.
Furthermore, Nepalis who traveled to India for work, military service, or medical treatment also brought the gospel back with them in Nepal.It is likely that the custom of greeting each other with "Jaymasih" was introduced in Nepal during this time.
The word "Jaymasih" means "Glory to Christ."
Author
NIssan Gharti is a Pastor of God's Plan Church, Surkhet, Nepal.
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