Abhivadaye (Sanskrit: अभिवादये ābhivādye) is a religious practice among Hindu men to introduce themselves to others especially the elders. It is practiced even today widely among the Brahmins.
Practice
The importance of giving respect to elders, in whole means it is an introduction of self with lineage. It consists of a set of lines which is essentially used to introduce one's
It varies based on one's Gotra for example someone belonging to the Kaushika Gotra has the following as his Abhivadaye
Abhivaadaye Vaishwamaitra, Aghamarshana, Kaushika Thrayaarisheya, (Pravara)
Kaushika Gotrah (Gotra)
Apasthambha Sutrah, (Sutra)
Yajussaakhaadhyaayee, (Veda)
Shri Venkatesha Sharmaa Naama aham Asmi (Name)
Bhoh (Salutations)
Translation: I am saluting, having three pravara rishis Vishamitra, Aghamarshana and Kaushika, of Kaushika Gotra, following the rules or manual of Apasthambha, learning the branch of Veda called Yajur. I am Venkatesh Sharma by name. Your Honour.
Another example for someone from Bharadwaja Gotrah and Samaveda tradition recites "Abhivaadaye Angirasaha, Bharahaspatya, Bharadwaja Tryarisheya, Pravaranvita
Bharadwaja gotraha,(Gotra)
Drakhyayana Sutraha,(Sutra)
Saamasaakha Adhyaayai (Veda)
Shri GopalaKrishna Sharma Naama aham asmi (Name)
Bhoh" (Salutations)