Pranam Potassium requirement for 175 pounds male is 1450 mg; female needs lesser; apricot has the highest potassium; Plantain has 425 mag per serving; low potassium is on one side; but today under corona, taking plantain, coconut water etc during corona, shoots the potassium too high becoming risky and patients are admitted to King's Institute and getting serious. KR IRS 14122
On Fri, 14 Jan 2022 at 05:32, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > Respected friends, > > *I wish you all a happy pongal and makarasankranthi.* > > Gopalakrishnan 14-01-2022 > > *CULTURAL QA 01-2022-14* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 What are the most mysterious things about Indian temples? > > *A1 Ayush Singh Visen (**आयुष सिंह विसेन) (**આયુષ સિંહ > વિસેન)**Lives > in India (2001–present)Sun* > > Not about all but I can say you about another temple in India which has an > unsolved mystery !!!!!! > > *Its Shri Raja Rajeshwari Lalitha Tripura Sundari temple in Bastar, Bihar. > *The temple is also called as idol talking temple Yes this is the temple > where the idols usually talk !! > > This 400 year old temple is dedicated to Maa Lalita Tripur Sundari and Maa > Jagadambika Durga and it was established by tantric Bhawani Mishra. > > Here there are several idols of the Supreme Goddess in her various > manifestations like Maa Tripura Sundari, Maa Dhumavati, Bagulamukhi, Maa > Tara, Maa Kali, Maa Chinna-Masta, Maa Shodasi, Maa Maantangi, Maa Kamlaa, > Maa Ugra Tara, Maa Bhuwaneshwari etc along with their Bhairava and all > (Bhagwaan Shiva’s own swaroops [manifestations] ) like Mahakaal Bhairava, > Maatang Bhairava, Batuk Bhairava, Dattatreya Bhairava, Dashavaktra > Bhairava, Kaal Bhairava, Kaameshwara Bhairava, Chhinnamasthaka Bhairava . *The > main deity is Raj Rajeshwari Tripura Sundari Maai.* > > This place is shrouded in mystery as devotees very strongly believe the *idols > in this temple talk to each other at night and one can hear it those talks > also.* It's not just a belief but a very very true thing. > > Upon request a team of scientists visited this temple and stayed whole > night. *Past dusk, one can hear voices from the temple, though humans > were not present inside the temple.* Voice is heard in the form of echo > and the mystery behind the talking idol remains a puzzle. The scientists > were sure that the voice were not coming from outside. That what is the > source of the voices at night in the temple is an enigma and might require > a lot of research. *However its now also a mystery for Scientists .* > > Some very learned and highly tapasvik saadhakas and tantrics are able to > talk to the idols of Devi .The famous Raj Rajeshwari Tripura Sundari temple > in Bastar, Bihar, attracts thousands of devotees from across the nation. > The temple is a revered place for all tantric activities and is highly > visited temple for Shaivas and Shaktas especially . Jay Jagdambike > Vishwanath > > Q2 How do you eat pomegranates? Do you chew, swallow, or spit > the seed out? > > *A2 Lucia Garcia Worked at Hospitals Tue* > > *Pomegranate seeds are so good for the body, which is chewable and be > eaten.* > > Most people eat pomegranates by chewing them and swallowing them directly. > This method can maximize the absorption of pomegranate nutrients including > pomegranate seeds. > > Pomegranate seeds are rich in pomegranate polyphenols, vitamin C and > vitamin E. The combination of these three ingredients has a strong > antioxidant effect, > > *Studies have shown that the antioxidant capacity of pomegranate seeds is > 3.5 times that of wine and green tea*, and 48 times that of vitamin C and > vitamin E. Pomegranate seeds can effectively scavenge free radicals, > protect cells, and delay the aging process of cells. > > Some experts believe that pomegranate polyphenols can also cross the > blood-brain barrier (BBB), fight free radicals in the brain, and improve > brain function. > > In addition, pomegranate seeds contain a considerable amount of fiber, > which can promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance metabolism, remove > toxins and garbage, and are very beneficial to the health of the > gastrointestinal tract. > > Q3 Does Australia have high speed "bullet trains" to cover the > vast distances, coast to coast? How long does an East West, coast-to-coast > journey take? > > *A3 Jack Flash Jan 1* > > No we don’t. We have “ the Ghan “ which goes from Adelaide to Darwin and > the *Indian Pacific train which is 4352 km from Sydney to Perth* that > takes 65 hours > > Q4 How do you rate the state road transport buses of South > Indian states based on the bus fares and quality of services? > > *A4 Goutham R Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Updated 2h* > > When it comes to bus fares *I feel Karnataka is costliest in South India*. > KSRTC and BMTC have more ticket rates compared to other states. > > Even when it comes to quality, *Karnataka government* has never > compromised on it. They always *buy good looking and quality buses*. > KSRTC was the first to introduce Volvo buses, even now it has lot of high > end swanky buses like Airavata (Volvo) multi axle sleeper.They are best > suited for long journeys. > > *KSRTC was first to introduce bio toilets in buses.* > > Also KSRTC has the idea of naming different category of buses like > Airavata, Ambari, Rajahamsa, etc. APSRTC also follows this approach, they > also have names like Indra, Rajadhani, Vennela, Garuda, etc. > > KSRTC is also known for introducing buses on long distance routes. *There > are buses from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Vizag, > Goa, Sirdi, etc*. There were plans to introduce buses to Gujarat and > Rajasthan too, but Maharashtra government has not given permission. > > Bus stands are also very well built.KSRTC keeps on trying to expand the > markets and give healthy competition to private players. > > Even APSRTC and TSRTC are equally good in quality, from ordinary buses to > high end luxury buses, they are also similar to KSRTC. Only difference is > it is not split for region wise*, KSRTC is split into BMTC, NEKRTC & > NWKRTC *to cater to different regions in the state. BMTC is to cater to > Bengaluru city. > > Tamil Nadu and Kerala are known for quantity and availability of service > more than quality. Not that they don’t have quality, buses are good and > comfortable. But their focus is on service, rather than class of service. > TNSTC and KSRTC (Kerala) have buses connecting every corner of the state > 24*7. > > For them, providing service to every common man in their state is more > important than having swanky buses or introducing long distance routes. > There might be no TN gov bus from Chennai to Goa or Chennai to Hyderabad, > but they have buses to every part of TN from Chennai, that too which is > available thorough out the day. And they have mofussil buses which connects > small towns and villages. And these services are available from many > decades. > > Karnataka gov has to work more on this, mainly in north Karnataka. > > *My note- From Trivandrum to Nagerkovil there are* buses at the frequency > of about 10 minutes operated 50:50 ratio by Tamilnadu and Kerala. > > *Similarly between Palghat and Coimbatore.* > > Kerala buses are famous for the high speed running. Probably the staff of > Kerala buses are paid more than any other states in the south. This is > according to the new agreement signed on 13-1-2022( *TV news on 13-1-2022* > ). > > Bangalore city bus staff are admired by all for the courteous manners; > > Q5 If I want to increase my potassium intake, would it be > better to eat bananas or take a potassium supplement, and why? > > *A5 Lucia Garcia Worked at Hospitals Mon* > > Potassium is an indispensable macroelement for the body. The adult body > contains about 150 grams of potassium. > > The role of potassium is mainly involved in energy metabolism, maintenance > of acid-base balance, and normal function of nerves and muscles. > > *Once the body is deficient in potassium, it can cause irregular > heartbeat, muscle weakness,* numbness, irritability, nausea, vomiting, > diarrhea, low blood pressure and other symptoms. > > *Food is the best option for potassium supplementation*. Experience has > shown that potassium can be supplemented much faster through the food than > through supplements. > > In addition, natural foods contain a variety of nutrients and active > substances, which cannot be replaced by supplements. > > *Bananas are not the most potassium-containing foods, 100 grams of bananas > contain 330 mg of potassium.* > > *100 grams of foods containing more than 1,000 mg of potassium include > various types of beans*, tofu skin, lotus seeds, peanuts, mushrooms, > seaweed and kelp, etc. > > Foods containing between 500 mg and 1000 mg of potassium in 100 grams > include taro, potatoes, bamboo shoots, spinach, black dates, fungus, ham, > pork floss and eel, among others. > > Q6 Can you use dish soap to clean a bathtub? > > *A6 Gopala Krishnan , former Assistant General* Manager > 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966-2004)Answered 7:58 pm > > I am not having bath tub in my home, but wash basins in ceramics. I use > vessels cleaning dish soap and use the same for cleaning wash basins > applying it with a metallic scrubber. I found the use of dish soap very > helpful. > > *2nd answer- Robert Goodman , Ph.D. in Biochemistry* Answered 1h ago > > Sure. Not only that, but it can be used prophylactically in bath water to > prevent soap scum from settling out of “hard” water. > > Q7 Is installing a washing machine in a bathroom safe? > > *A7 Ankur Mishra , Expertise in Washing* machines, RAC and > RefrigeratorsAnswered Dec 22, 2016 > > A candid answer would be no , its not safe to install washing machine in > bathroom or any other area prone to water spillage. This corrodes washing > mahine body or its metal parts. So if you have an option of installing > machine in any open area lesser prone to water contact go for it. *What > if you don’t have any option-*. *Buy a washing machine stand or trolley > to give it maximum protection and moreover be cautious while being in > bathroom for shower etc.* > > *2nd answer- Gopala Krishnan, former Assistant* General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966-2004)Answered 8:28 pm > > It is not advisable to install a washing machine in bathroom *unless it > has a good partition with brick wall *and bath room has sufficient space. > *Main > concern is one should be able to use the bath room for toilet and bathing > while washing is done.* > > Most washing machines are having body made of stainless steel and spray > painted. Interior parts also in stainless steel. *They may get rusted if > kept in bath room due to moisture*. A good brick wall separation may make > the area washing machine is kept as a separate area in the spacious > bathroom. Still if moisture is there rusting can happen. > > *In nutshell, if possible install washing machine in a warm area of home* > > Q8 What is the secret behind Shakuni's always success in the > dice game of Mahabharata? > > *A8 Ajit Kurup Fan of Sadhguru's Mahabharata* version Tue > > As per tradition when a family visits the house where their girl has been > given in marriage, *they are supposed to eat and stay there as long as > they are served food.* > > Shakuni's sister was married into the Kuru family. There was some issue > brewing between these families and to avenge that the *Kuru family(not > sure if it was Bhishma) kept serving lesser and lesser food each day.* > > Shakuni's family could not leave the palace because the hospitality was > on, *but the food went on decreasing. *So long as they were being served, > there was no option but to stay put. > > Shakuni's father and brothers knew that they were doomed. *If they left, > it would be seen as insult and a war would follow in which they would not > get any support from other kingdoms*. > > If they stayed, they would anyway die of starvation.Once they were too > weak, they were thrown into a dungeon where again they were served just 1 > morsel a day . > > So shakuni's family decided that one of them should survive and avenge > this humiliating death. Shakuni was chosen and he for his survival lived > on the flesh of his brothers and father. > > He used his father's bones to make the dice which were occult powered and > would just fall the way he wanted. There's some story as to how he endeared > himself to the Kuru clan but *his intention was ultimate defeat of both > Pandavas and Kauravas.* > > With this kind of intense sense of revenge and the period spent surviving > out of eating his own family, he became an extremely devious and crooked > character. > > His success with dice was just part of this bigger revenge story. > > I loved watching Mahabharata the first version on DD. The second version > on STAR was even better i feel. > > The one as told by Sadhguru is even more brilliant retelling of this > amazing story. I happened to hear this on one of my long drives, and glad > that this question popped up here. > > Q9 Is salt from boiled sea water safe to eat? > > *A9 Tomaž Vargazon Practicing atheist7mo* > > How do you think “sea salt” is obtained anyhow? Sea water is let into > shallow ponds, then *left to evaporate (equivalent to boiled away) by the > Sun.* You then harvest salt from the floor. This is the source of a good > portion of our table salt. > > Q10 Can diabetics eat white rice? > > *A10 Venkateswara Swamy Swarna Vegetarian* by birth, upbringing > and choice Tue > > *In India, people don’t eat rice alone. They eat it with a lot of curry, > dal, sambar etc*. and thus there are many vegetables, lentils etc. > > So, while white rice itself is not good for diabetics, the food habits > also make a difference. > > Most of the vegetarians can eat white rice and manage their blood sugar > levels quite well, *with moderate medication.* > > My note- I am diabetic and keep my blood sugar *almost with in control*, > reducing quantity of white rice and adding more cut vegetables/salads and > with fruits. I take insulin injections before meals. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 13-01- 2022. * > > *Compiled and posted by R. 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