General Meanings:

Bow (obeisance) as a dream symbol expresses humility and submission. This dream wants to show that you have to change these attitudes, because you will have to remain small portions all the life.

Traditional Meanings:

European (Judeo-Christian)

• Lower position if bow – In the dream you bow before someone, this announces a subordinate position, possibly also a humiliation in your life.

Hindu (Hinduism)

• Low self- evaluation if have to bow – In the dream you must bow before someone, this means that you are confined with lower position in your life and do not seek something higher;
• Respect if someone bow – In the dream you see somebody is bowing, this marks that you will get honor and prestige from other people.