Q1 I had written this long time back which was forgotten;
brahmins are are named as SMARTHAS; that means SMART.
Q2 Inaccuracies in radiocarbon dating
Radiocarbon dating is a key tool archaeologists use to determine the age of
plants and objects made with organic material. But new research shows that
commonly accepted radiocarbon dating standards can miss the mark -- calling
into question historical timelines.
Archaeologist Sturt Manning and colleagues have revealed variations in the
radiocarbon cycle at certain periods of time, affecting frequently cited
standards used in archaeological and historical research relevant to the
southern Levant region, which includes Israel, southern Jordan and Egypt.
These variations, or offsets, of up to 20 years in the calibration of
precise radiocarbon dating could be related to climatic conditions.
Manning, professor of archaeology at Cornell University and director of the
Cornell Tree-Ring Laboratory, is the lead author of "Fluctuating
Radiocarbon Offsets Observed in the Southern Levant and Implications for
Archaeological Chronology Debates," published in the *Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences*.
Pre-modern radiocarbon chronologies rely on standardized Northern and
Southern Hemisphere calibration curves to obtain calendar dates from
organic material. These standard calibration curves assume that at any
given time radiocarbon levels are similar and stable everywhere across each
hemisphere.
The Cornell-led team questioned those assumptions.
"We went looking to test the assumption behind the whole field of
radiocarbon dating," Manning said. "We know from atmospheric measurements
over the last 50 years that radiocarbon levels vary through the year, and
we also know that plants typically grow at different times in different
parts of the Northern Hemisphere. So we wondered whether the radiocarbon
levels relevant to dating organic material might also vary for different
areas and whether this might affect archaeological dating."
The authors measured a series of carbon-14 ages in southern Jordan tree
rings, with established calendar dates between 1610 and 1940 A.D. They
found that contemporary plant material growing in the southern Levant shows
an average offset in radiocarbon age of about 19 years compared the current
Northern Hemisphere standard calibration curve.
Manning noted that "scholars working on the early Iron Age and Biblical
chronology in Jordan and Israel are doing sophisticated projects with
radiocarbon age analysis, which argue for very precise findings. This then
becomes the timeline of history. But our work indicates that it's arguable
their fundamental basis is faulty -- they are using a calibration curve
that is not accurate for this region."
Applying their results to previously published chronologies, the
researchers show how even the relatively small offsets they observe can
shift calendar dates by enough to alter ongoing archaeological, historical
and paleoclimate debates.
"There has been much debate for several decades among scholars arguing for
different chronologies sometimes only decades to a century apart -- each
with major historical implications. And yet these studies ... may all be
inaccurate since they are using the wrong radiocarbon information," Manning
said.
"Our work," he added, "should prompt a round of revisions and rethinking
for the timeline of the archaeology and early history of the southern
Levant through the early Biblical period."
KR: When it came to bible science changed its face and accepted the
demerits. But when we shout that marking the metal age is wrongly marked,
as seen from the Vedic times and Epics, people were, undermining our,
evidences. The Europe will stoop to conquer anything but we have to only
establish our marks as perfect as time and space we opened long back and we
had the science here termed, in samskritham as VIGNANAM.
KR: Another important metal referred to in *Rigveda* is *ayas*. It
has a shining appearance. *Ayas*has different meanings in different
periods. In early Vedic period, it means either copper or copper alloys.
One of the important products made from *ayas*, as stated in the *Rigveda*,
was the weapon of Indra called *vajra*. It was made by the process of
sinchan (casting). In the later Vedic period *ayas *or* karshnayas* means
iron. In the *Atharvaveda, rajata* (silver),* trapu* (tin) and *sisa*(lead)
have been mentioned. (31/12/2020 in the group). *Munda* was wrought
iron. As the name suggests *tiksna* has superior hardness as compared to
*munda*. *Tiksna* represented crucible steel made by liquid metallurgy and
also probably further carburised wrought iron. Special varieties of iron
were called *kanta*. An exciting example of wrought iron produced in
ancient India is the World famous Delhi Iron Pillar. The* Mahabharata* and
some *Puranas *have referred to ferrous arrowheads, which were subjected to
‘*tailadhauta*’ treatment. Valmiki used this terminology in the context of
battle axe. Some of the commentaries of *Ramayana* have defined
*tailadhauta* as the process used for hardening (of ferrous objects).
Clearly, this terminology was used in the sense of oil quench-hardening of
ferrous materials.
KR:
*Chamakam Anuvaka 5*
*अश्मा* *च* *मेमृत्तिका* *च* *मेगिरयश्च* *मेपर्वताश्च* *मे*
*सिकताश्च* *मेवनस्पतयश्च* *मेहिरण्यं* *च* *मे*
*ऽयश्च* *मेसीसं* *च* *मेत्रपुश्च* *मेश्यामं* *च* *मे*
*लोहं* *च* *मेऽग्निश्च* *म* *आपश्च* *मेवीरुधश्च* *म*
*ओषधयश्च* *मेकृष्टपच्यं* *च* *मेऽकृष्टपच्यं* *च* *मे*
*ग्राम्याश्च* *मेपशव* *आरण्याश्च* *यज्ञेन* *कल्पन्तां*
*वित्तं* *च* *मेवित्तिश्च* *मेभूतं* *च* *मेभूतिश्च* *मे*
*वसुच* *मेवसतिश्च* *मेकर्म* *च* *मेशक्तिश्च* *मे*
*ऽर्थश्च* *म* *एमश्च* *म* *इतिश्च* *मेगतिश्च* *मे*
*Ashmaa cha me mrittikaa cha me girayashcha me parvataashcha me*
*sikataashcha me vanaspatayashcha me hiranyam cha me*
*ayashcha me siisam cha me trapushcha me shyaamam cha me*
*loham cha** me agnishcha ma aapashcha me viirudhashcha ma*
*oshhadhayashcha me krishhtapachyam cha me akrishhtapachyam cha me*
*graamyaashcha me pashava aaranyaashcha yagyena kalpantaam vittam cha me*
*vittishcha me bhuutam cha me bhuutishcha me*
*vasu cha me vasatishcha me karma cha me shaktishcha me*
*arthashcha ma emashcha ma itishcha me gatishcha me*
That the word *loha *here unmistakably refers to copper is shown by the
fact that this identical passage has been repeated in the Taittirya Samhita
and also in the Maitrayani Samhita with this difference that in the last
named Samhita the word *loha *has been replaced by the work *lohilayas *or
“ red metal” meaning evidently copper. The Atharva Veda
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atharva_Veda> and the Satapatha Brahmana
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satapatha_Brahmana> refer to *krsna
ayas* ("black
metal"), which could be iron (but possibly also iron ore and iron items not
made of smelted iron). According to Tewari, iron using and iron "was
prevalent in the Central Ganga <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges> Plain
and the Eastern Vindhyas <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vindhyas> from the
early 2nd millennium BC(2000 BCE)”. The Iron Age
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Age> did however not necessary imply a
major social transformation, and Gregory Possehl
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Possehl> wrote that "the Iron Age is
more of a continuation of the past then a break with it”
Hence Egypt having iron is not a wonder and the dating theory
confusion is well expressed by the science. The date of Vedic system though
shortened by many years, as only 1200 BCE, the real fact seems to be
otherwise. Metallic age is a farce and I would go along with Gregory
Possehl comments.
Q4 I do not find any sarcasm in the reply. Alkaline is never
beneficiaal at all and can cause greater harms to the body. The “alkaline”
in alkaline water refers to its pH level. A pH level is a number that
measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14. For
example, something with a pH of 1 would be very acidic, and something with
a pH of 13 would be very alkaline. Alkaline water is somewhat
controversial. Many health professionals say there isn’t enough research to
support the many health claims made by users and sellers. Differences in
research findings may be related to the types of alkaline water studies. There
isn’t enough scientific evidence to support the use of alkaline water as a
treatment for any health condition. Medical experts warn against believing
all the marketing claims. Drinking natural alkaline water is generally
considered safe since it contains natural minerals. However, you should use
caution with artificial alkaline water, which likely contains fewer good
minerals than its high pH would have you believe and may contain
contaminants. More research is needed to determine its benefits.
Q5 LB Sastri was assassinated which factor is hidden to the public.
Q6 Harsh facts of life we have to hear from a foriegner, as Kushboo is
teaching cooking in TV. Brahma satyam jagat mithya, jivo brahmaiva naparah.
"Brahman alone is real, the world is the appearance [of Brahman]; and there
is ultimately no difference between Brahman and Atman, individual self"(Adi
shankara explained it ). *naliniidalagata jalamatitaralaM
**tadvajjiivitamatishayachapalam
. **viddhi vyaadhyabhimaanagrastaM **lokaM shokahataM cha samastam* .. (4)
The life of a man is as uncertain as rain drops trembling on a lotus
leaf. Know that the whole world remains a prey to disease, ego and grief.
So when we have here all the wisdom, we go in search of websites to find
the answers from foreigners, is beyond the patritism and in the words of
Adi shankara avivekam.
Q7 The fruit food group includes whole fruits and 100% fruit juice.
Whole fruits include fresh, canned, frozen, and dried forms. Whole fruits
can be eaten in various forms, such as cut, sliced, diced, or cubed. At
least half of the recommended amount of fruit should come from whole fruit,
rather than 100% juice. When juices are consumed, they should be 100% juice
and always pasteurized or 100% juice diluted with water (without added
sugars). Also, when selecting canned fruit, choose options that are canned
with 100% juice or options lowest in added sugars. About 80 percent of the
U.S. population does not meet fruit recommendations. Over 60 percent of all
fruit intake comes from whole forms—fresh, canned, frozen, or dried—or 100%
juice. Fruit is generally consumed in nutrient-dense forms such as plain
bananas, apples, oranges, or grapes. However, some fruit is consumed as part
of foods that may not be nutrient-dense, such as fruit pie or similar
desserts. Most people would benefit from increasing their intake of fruit,
mostly as whole fruits in nutrient-dense forms.( US chart on diet
recommends from the scientific treaises from India).
Q10 EMR is not new; we heaar a lot because of the media who had to
publish something as quora goassips are doing. There is a MADANAKAMARAJAN
STORY IN SANSKRIT TRANSLAATED IN MANY LANGUAGES., WHICH WE WOULD HAVE
ATLEAST SEEN, WHEN WE WERE KIDS; AND many kingdoms are seen in the history
too. Middle class is the insertion. It happens in all classes as sex is
mind's perceptions, opted out by all human beings; if so why as if middle
class was dharmic and suddenly jhappened?; any statistics for the sudden
increas or that too a gossip?. KR IRS 15123
On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 at 17:06, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *CULTURAL QA 01-2023-10*
>
> *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS*
>
> *Q1 Are Brahmins the most intellectual people in India today?*
>
> A1 Sampada, Lives in India (2002–present) Jan 3
>
> This question reminds me of a castiest whatsapp forward which was widely
> circulated in my family whatsapp groups :)
>
> It said :-
>
> We, the *konkani saraswat Brahmins* who lived historically on the banks
> of holy river of Saraswati are the blessed community by Lord Parusharam
> himself. Even in modern world despite being a small community based in west
> India there is no field which we haven't influenced.
>
> *Dilip Sardesai and Sachin Tendulkar in cricket,* Deepika Padukone in
> Bollywood, Suresh Prabhu and Manohar Parrikar in Politics and many more.
>
> *It is evident that we have been contributing to* country's development
> throughout the history. It is all in our genes
>
> The message assumes that “skills" and “intelligence" are possessed by
> Brahmin community by birth.
>
> Let me remind these people that Vijay Mallya who caused such a big scam in
> the country is also a konkani saraswat Brahmin :)
>
> So should we assume that we(sarwaswat Brahmins) are most criminal
> community of the country?
>
> Absolutely not.
>
> *Despite myself being a Brahmin, I disagree that Brahmins are the most
> intellectual people of the country.*
>
> No community is more intelligent than another however it is the
> individuals who develop skills and intellectualism in their lives to
> achieve greater heights.
>
> I hope people understand this and reduce the “superiority complex" which
> they have developed.
>
> Q2 How did King Tut have an iron dagger when Egypt didn't mine
> iron?
>
> A2 Bob deWitt, Art History Professor, Utah Valley University
> Updated 3y
>
> This magnificent, priceless, and extremely rare artifact from the tomb of
> King Tutankhamen is *believed by researchers to have been made from an
> iron meteorite.* The handle and sheath are of gold and the boss on the
> handle is crystal.
>
> *Iron was very rare in the Bronze Age when King Tut* lived and was
> considered even more valuable than gold. In fact, iron was so rare it was
> revered. The Egyptians even believed that the bones of the gods were made
> from iron; certainly understandable since the metal did come from the sky
> …
>
> Recent studies by a team of Italian and Egyptian researchers used a
> technique called X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to determine that *the
> metal of the blade is composed of iron, nickel and cobalt, minerals which
> “strongly suggest an extraterrestrial origin”.*
>
> So, the Egyptians got the metal from a meteorite, but whether they
> discovered the meteorite or got it through trade is unknown.
>
> It’s interesting to note that one of the most revered objects of ancient
> Egypt was the so-called ‘Ben-ben’ stone — a pyramidal object which may have
> inspired the shape of the Old Kingdom pyramids. It was apparently also an
> iron meteorite of ancient origin. Its shape had probably been created as it
> plunged through the atmosphere, heating up and melting the metal, allowing
> it to flow backward to form a rough pyramid shape.
>
> *Perhaps it was similar to this iron meteorite which is now located in a
> museum in Mexico City.*
>
> Q3 Similar train ACs are closed in winter, so why does the
> railway charge for it?
>
> A3 Indian Railways Space, Swagata Sarkar, Updated Aug 9
>
> *The railway still has not developed a system to provide AC to 72
> passengers individually, so even if they gave an option to not opt for AC
> in winters, there is no possible way to “Not Air condition someone
> personally”.*
>
> But jokes aside, the railway charges for the CONSTANT AMBIENT temperature
> and air circulation, not just the AC.
>
> The Things you see mounted on Air Conditioned coaches are not exactly AC,
> they are called Roof Mounted Package Units or *RMPUs for short. RMPUs are
> installed on each end of an AC coach and they don't just cool the coach,
> they also dehumidify, heat, and most importantly, VENTILATE the coach*
> and keep providing fresh air. RMPUs are not turned off in winters, more on
> that later.
>
> *Since the AC coach acts like a closed environment and there are no open
> windows, the exchange of new air is crucial else Carbon dioxide levels can
> spike. The RMPU does exactly that.*
>
> Both RMPU units of the coach are connected to a microprocessor-based
> system that automatically changes the temperature inside the coach
> according to the ambient temperature via a system of humidity sensors and
> thermostats.
>
> *In rainy seasons, this system also dehumidifies the coach and in winter
> this system heats the coach and humidifies the air.*
>
> If the AC coach does not have a working AC (because everyone did not opt
> for AC), *the coach will soon fill with the heat all 72 passengers are
> producing and it will stay trapped inside because there are no open windows
> and since the AC is not working, no fresh air can enter and soon there will
> be CO2 spikes and everyone will pass out (at the very least).*
>
> The Indian Railways charge for the comfort AC coaches provide, not to earn
> extra money by just showing it's an AC coach. *When it's -2 degrees
> celsius outside, the system will constantly keep it 18 degrees celsius
> inside.* If the RMPUs are turned off as you said, the scenario I told
> above will happen but now in -2 degrees Celcius. RMPUs are never turned off
> regardless of the weather, season, ticket price, international wars, power
> outages, hunger strikes, or anything in general. As long as there are
> people in an AC coach, the RMPU has to function.
>
> *My note- Regarding ambient temperature, is it very* effective in the
> coaches named AC coach? Why can’t the railway rename then as AT coach
> instead of AC coach, doubt arising in my mind. It was during PM Manmohan
> singh period *three tier coach was renamed as sleeper coach*. My
> experience is *ambient temperature coaches is regulation is not very
> effective, after many passengers got out before destination or while the
> train starts. During summer many passengers feel sultry and suffocative
> atleast for one hour after the train starts. The staff, TTR informs it
> will be regulated after running for some time to passengers.*
>
> Q4 What benefits do we derive from drinking alkaline water over
> ordinary water?
>
> A4 Ken Saladin, Professor of biology, emeritus (retired)21h
>
> The only benefits I know of are that if you buy a lot of alkaline water, *you
> don’t have to carry around so much nasty money or worry about confusing big
> numbers in your bank account.*
>
> As for effects of alkaline water on the body, it has absolutely none—or at
> least, nothing different from the effect and necessity of water in general.
>
>
> People who drink ordinary tap water suffer from the burden of having too
> much money left over and too many decisions to make on what to spend it
> on instead of bottled water.
>
> My note- I enjoyed the sarcastic by Professor Kensaladin.
>
> Q5 What are some lesser known facts about Lal Bahadur Shastri?
>
> A5 Premjeet Yadav, Dec 21
>
> How should a minister be?
>
> He had not told his mother that he was a railway minister.*Was told that
> "I work in railway".*
>
> He once came to an event organised by Railway where his mother also came,
> asking that my son is also here, he is also in the railway.
>
> People asked what is the name ?? When she told the name, everyone was
> shocked, "She is lying".But she said, "No he has come".
>
> *People took her in front of Lal Bahadur Shastriji and asked, "Is this is
> your son?*
>
> So the mother said "yes he is my son."
>
> People showed the minister, "Is she your mother?"
>
> Then Shastri ji called his mother and sat with her and after some time
> sent her home.
>
> So the reporters asked *"Why didn't you give a speech in front of her".*
>
> So he said -
>
> My mother does not know that I am a minister. If she comes to know, she
> will start recommending people and I will not be able to refuse… and she
> will also have arrogance.Everyone was shocked to hear the answer."
>
> Where did those selfless, humble and honest people go?
>
> *"We will always work on the late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri ji as our ideal
> ".*
>
> Gone those Politicians , Gone those days…
>
> Q6 What are some harsh realities of life?
>
> A6 ADI, Lives in Boston, MA Jan 8
>
> *You are born alone and most likely will die alone.* What I mean to say
> is that during your life, you will have to face and fight your critical
> battles alone.
>
> Money, beauty, social status means a lot in this world. If you lose them,
> 99.99% of your social circle will disappear.
>
> *More knowledge doesn’t necessarily mean more* happiness. 99% of the
> daily news from across the world is useless and is most likely to make you
> feel depressed in long term.
>
> Once you lose your innocence, you can not get it back. Once you see the
> ugly face of the real world, you can’t unsee it. For instance, a friend,
> colleague or spouse betrays you or cheats behind your back, you can not
> unsee/undo it.
>
> You will always have some insecurities in life until you die. Those
> insecurities could be related to losing someone or losing something (job,
> money, power) or dying.
>
> *Destination or target based goals ($1 million before* 30, $100,000 fancy
> car) are overrated. Once you achieve them, you will get used to them in a
> few days or weeks. Years or months of effort, pain and sacrifices will not
> seem to be worth for a temporary happiness.
>
> If you live long enough, you will lose most of your loved ones, friends
> one by one.
>
> You will never be able to figure out life or life’s purpose. *Life will
> be a mixed bag*- some great moments, few bad moments and a lot of boring
> or average forgettable moments.
>
> You will change and your feelings, values, morals, logic, hobbies, tastes,
> preferences will keep changing throughout your life. Similarly, others
> will also change. Your favourite people today will no longer be your
> favourite in next 10–20 years.
>
> My note- A hard truth . I have experienced in the iyer 123 group from a
> member…. .
>
> Your boss, colleagues or the charismatic friendly guy that you met last
> weekend during a party don’t have your best interests in mind even if they
> are very friendly with you. *Every person who is polite and friendly with
> you is not your FRIEND.*
>
> *Bonus - 100 years from now, no one will remember you. This is true for
> 99.99% people who don’t a* place in history books. So stop working so
> hard to prove a point or impress others and live your life your own way on
> your own terms and conditions.
>
> Q7 Why do many Indians gift "fruits" to their relatives while
> visiting them?
>
> A7 Buvana Rameshwar, Lives in India (1989–present)7h
>
> We always take seasonal fruits when visiting siblings, inlaws, friends and
> other relatives.
>
> If they live nearby and it is tea- time visit we take hot samosas with
> chutneys and hot crispy jalebis as our local area samosas are very well
> made.
>
> Earlier we bought traditional laddus too as gifts. But I have strictly
> avoided buying *almond halwa, cashew katlis and chocolates as an Indian
> norm, the main reason being the high price leaving the health issues aside.
> *These were usually brought to us mainly by our guests to show their
> standard of life was higher than us, even if it wasn't, or it didn't matter
> to us ! We were even branded as misers by others.
>
> Now too most of our relatives bring us these high fat hifi sweets in spite
> of our age and the fact that we shouldn't eat too much sugar or fats.
>
> *But we stick to seasonal Indian fruits and buy what* looks fresh. They
> are good for health, appropriate for that weather, budget friendly and
> there is no competition as to who brought better gifts. You don't run a
> race with others if you are on a different track always.
>
> My note- Many feel the sweets as not as high quality if packed in the
> shop from where it is purchased. *So many re-pack them in costly sweet
> shop’s boxes, the purchased item from an ordinary sweet shop- a hard
> truth.*
>
> Though certain fruits are more healthy, but comparatively cheap, many do
> not consider it as a good gift. Costliest fruits like pomegranate are only
> considered as gift, not any type of plantain- *a hard truth.*
>
> Q8 What is a life hack that you think everybody should know?
>
> A8 Ankur Visen, Works at FIS Global Updated 5y
>
> Ever lost your bike or Car keys ? Well most of the people rush to
> locksmith for a new key or sometimes to get the lock changed (if no
> duplicate is available). You don’t need to shed extra money from your
> Wallet for a Duplicate Key(which can ruin your lock too) and jeopardize the
> Vehicle security too.
>
> Every key comes with a Unique identification number which looks like this
> (for my bike) :
>
> Memorize this number or write it down somewhere. Just provide this number
> at your vehicle’s showroom and they will provide you with a new set of
> keys!!
>
> Edit : As many people have doubts about their Car keys getting lost :
>
> *Cars of this generation have engine immobilizer ,* the keys will contain
> a code which communicates with the engine. Only if the code matches the
> engine would start , this is the reason for charging huge money for keys in
> cars. Most time the dealer would need to communicate with company to get
> the code or car would require software update . In bikes this technology (
> immobilizer ) is not wide spread. so they will give new keys for free. *Also
> a locksmith key wont work for this generation cars.*
>
> Thanks a lot Vigneshwarraj Chandrasekaran for you input.
>
> Q9 What is the history of Kutumina?
>
> A9 ...Connecting DOTS...A place of the real TRUTH, FACT,
> FICTION, MYSTERY & CRIMEThu
>
> *Qutub Minar*
>
> (Height: 73 m - Architectural style: Indo-Islamic architecture - Closed:
> 1981 - Owner: Archaeological Survey of India)
>
> The Qutub Minar is a 73-meter (239.5 feet) tall tower located in Qutub
> Complex, *a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi,
> India*. The tower was built by Qutb al-Din Aibak, the founder of the
> Delhi Sultanate, in the early 13th century. The tower is made of red
> sandstone and marble, and is decorated with inscriptions and geometric
> patterns. The tower has five distinct stories, each marked by a
> projecting balcony. The Qutub Minar is an important example of Indo-Islamic
> architecture and is a popular tourist attraction in Delhi.
>
> *The construction of Qutub Minar began in 1193 and was completed in 1368.*
> The tower was built to commemorate the victory of Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din
> Aibak over the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. The tower is also known for its
> calligraphic inscriptions and corbelled bracket and it is said that *minar
> was built to serve as a minaret for the muezzins to call the faithful to
> prayer.*
>
> However, over the centuries, the tower was damaged by lightning and
> earthquakes, and it underwent several rounds of repairs and renovations. *The
> last major restoration of the Qutub Minar was carried out in the early 20th
> century by the British archaeologist Alexander Cunningham.*
>
> Q10 Currently, extra marital affairs are increasing in
> middle class Indian societies too. What are the factors behind it?
>
> A10 Bhuvana Rameshwar, South Indian culture Jan 3
>
> More exposure to members of opposite sex because of *smart phones, more
> women going in for jobs outside home and often husband and wife working in
> different towns and cities .*
>
> Living in nuclear families away from hometown and known people is another
> reason.
>
> Add to these *copying of western culture in dress, behaviour and life
> style*. This adds to their confidence to do anything even if morally
> wrong as long as “we don't get caught” attitude. Besides *“variety is the
> spice of life*” for some as soon as they get little freedom.
>
> Each person has a private phone. Earlier it was only a fixed land line
> thus less privacy. All the more lesser if it was joint family with many
> members. Now all have smart phones ***even economically weaker sections
> have a second hand smart phone*. This gives them more freedom, more
> exposure and easy access to unwanted friendships and soon relationships.
>
> *My note- Many people have 5-10 SIMS. Many* middle class and lower class
> own smart phones which even upper class cannot afford. People doing crimes
> misuse SIMs…
>
> One smile and phone numbers get exchanged. I have often heard desperate
> people starting conversations with wrong numbers too . People want fun in
> their monotonous life, so this is easy with a phone at leisure.
>
> *The secrecy, the privacy, the ease etc enabled by personal phones often
> leads to temptations* not heard of or accessed by normal, middle class
> women and men. It is a temptation which gives them an unusual thrill and
> they continue until caught or cheated by the partner.
>
> *Inspite of less exposure to parties, clubs etc the middle class find
> their new /old friends, flames from fb, tinder, like apps.*
>
> What follows is everything they do not get at home comes to them like…new,
> unusual importance, praise (flattery), gifts like crazy teenagers , long
> romantic hours on the phone, constant messaging and long drives. This is
> such a welcome thrill from daily life of work, eat, sleep.
>
> *Many drive to holiday spots, beach resorts and hill* stations very soon
> for a cosy atmosphere . The cab drivers are the most involved in
> extramarital affairs. Many cheat women saying they are self employed
> engineers! Women fall easily for cars and such drives. They feel elated
> and go into their happier, younger years once again. The phone is thus a
> time machine.
>
> *For most what starts as a virtual - world friendship* soon gives them
> the blind, daring and irresponsible courage to proceed deeper in it in real
> life. *They jump into a full- fledged affair not knowing the consequences
> or whether there is any future in it.* Only when cheated of money, black
> mailed, snatched of their self respect and good name do they realize their
> folly. By that time it wrecks many happy families. Divorces, murders and
> suicides as a result of these are also getting common amongst middle -
> class Indians.
>
> One reason I'm sceptical to cite here is the improved food habits in
> Indian middle class together with the better earnings (economy level). .
> They are eating more and better. The intake of fats and proteins is more.
> People are getting “fatted” in literal terms. The physiological, anatomical
> changes, hormonal improvement, better dressing sense add to increased
> attraction to opposite sex. Morality takes a back seat.
>
> *My note- Recent approval of living together with* out marriage by
> Supreme court also has made many rich to have such relations openly now.
>
> *All the above QA are from Quora website on 15-01- 2023.*
>
> *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .*
>
> *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 16-01-2023*
>
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