Q2 Ofcourse it was a decade back; now the americans smile at kids in a mall ; they say good morning; Howdo u do; How is weather; they ask in library which book in this catalogue is better; ofcourse, afro-americans have not changed abit; they will shake their big hip and dance away uppishly on roads, but when you laugh while talking in your cell phone, will be startled to look at; all nations have such fools living in paradise; however corona had placed every one at a distance out of fear. Q3 Suppose in tier quora a similar question if aliens had asked?; because you don't know, or have not seen, it is not ASAT; science can say; not the vedanta. Q4 I think when answering one shall remember the content and the connectivity; it is birds and crows-which narration is absurd; when any crow is hurt and people even if approach to help that wounded bird, as usual , the crows will show the fraternity, driving the helper out, thinking otherwise; only ALFRED hITCXCHCOCK'S in film BIRDS, they will commit revenge murders. We treat them as our pitrus. And what has Kakkaseri Battathri got to do with the bird; he belongs to a village or place called by that name; and he is a sage and poet; his wit and repartee were eulogised a lot. “smaraneeyam charanayugalamambaayam” “remember the lotus feet of Amba – mother godess” The story of Kakkasseri Bhattathiri happens around 17th Century north kerala, where *Samoothirippadu* is the ruler. Every year there used to be a debate contest on *Vedas, Shaastras* and *Puranas* at samoothiri’s court. The subjects were divided into 108 topics and debates used to be conducted on each of them. The winners can claim the prize money, and the ensuing fame. All learned *namboothiris* from all over kerala used to assemble there for the debates. One year a tamil brahmin by name of Uddhanda Shaasthrikal comes to compete. He is renowned for his scorn for namboothiris, to the extent that, as soon as he enters kerala region, he says a couplet.
Palaayadhwam palaayadhwam, re re dushkavi kunjara vedaanta vanasanchaaree, hyayaathyuddanda kesari. run and hide run and hide, ye elephants of bad poetry the roamer of vedanta forest, uddanda the lion is coming Needless to say, he defeats the namboothiris in the debates and gets all the prizemoney for himself. The king becomes happy with him and appoints him as a chief courtier. This happens consecutively for few more years at which the namboothiris get upset. They think of ways to defeat uddanda shaasthrikal. Unfortunately, they are aware that no one in their midst can do that immediately. During that period they come to know that one namboothiri lady is pregnent. The prominent namboothiris assemble there and do the requsite incantations and prayers to beget a child who will be able to dislodge Uddanda shaastrikal. In that illam, Bhattathiri is born. When he is three years old, his father dies. As part of the tradition he has to do one year of deeksha. One of the ceremonies for the departed involve making rice balls and invoking the deprated anscestores to feast on it. The belief is that the anscestors will take the form of crows and eat it. Normally the crows come down and eat the rice balls completing their part of the ritual. This is done for over a period of days, where the crows are invoked to have the rice balls. Its said that Bhattathiri used to identify each crow from other and could tell, which crow came the previous day and which didnt. Due to his remarkable power of observation, which became evident with identification crows, his name is kept as Kakkasseri, Kaakka meaning crow in malayalam. As expected of him he becomes a pundit soon and he excels in all the fields. Legend is that he is trained by none other than the great Uddanda shastri himself. Eventually he is ready for the debate with Uddanda shaastrikal and defeats him in the debate. He is acknowledged by one and all including the King himself. There have been several debates later also between Uddanda shaastrikal and Kakkasseri, but Kakkasseri wins all of them. Most of the anecdotes relating to Kakkasseri are a bit on the vulgar side that even the author of Aithihyamala just mentions that and leaves it there. During his life, Kakkasseri is unlike the practice of the day, crosses the rigid lines of casteism to the dismay of the namboothiris. He does not hesitate to dine with even the people of lowest caste. Namboothiris dislike the facts, but no one takes up the issue with Kakkasseri, as they know that they cannot win with him by arguments or by debate. Eventually they decide that they must take the advise of Kakkasseri who is the most knowledgeable. They approach him and ask, “Aapathey kim karaneeyam?” “what needs to be done when faced with danger?” Kakksasseri Bhattathiri knew why this question was posed to him. Reply came without any hesitation. “smaraneeyam charanayugalamambaayam” “remember the lotus feet of Amba – mother godess” Just to confirm, the namboothiris ask again, “talsmaranam kim kurute?” “what will happen by remembering so?” Kakkasseri replies, “brahmaadeenapi cha kinkareekuruthe” “it will make brahma and other celestial beings your servants.” The happy namboothiris take leave of him and do bhagavati seva <http://www.ssvt.org/religious/bhagavatiseva.asp> to appease devi – the mother godess, along with incantations and prayers for the removal of danger. On the 41st day of the sacrifice, Kakkasseri comes there and asks for a glass of water, after drinking which he tells the namboothiris that he has become impure and takes leave. After that day Kakkasseri is not seen anywhere and becomes a legend himself. Q6 Oh still in the 19th century?. Hindu law marriage may not apply. Many laws may go incongruent. But courts cannot deny living together the lesbians . Q9 There is nothing literally connected as SUGAR'. KR IRS 21123 On Fri, 20 Jan 2023 at 23:25, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 01-2023-19* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 Why is ballast used on the railway track to be renewed from > time to time? > > A1 Viraj Vijay Gawade, Jan 13 > > Ballast is the material that is used *to support the railway track and > keep it in place. It is usually made up of crushed stone or gravel and is > placed between the sleepers* (the wooden or concrete blocks that hold the > rails in place) and the subgrade (the ground underneath the track). > > *Ballast is used to distribute the weight of the train evenly across the > track*, which helps to prevent damage to the track and the ground > underneath. It also helps to absorb the shock and vibration caused by the > movement of the train, which helps to keep the track stable and reduce wear > and tear on the rails and sleepers. > > *However, ballast can become degraded over time due to weathering, > traffic, and other factors*. When this happens, it can become less > effective at supporting the track and absorbing shock and vibration. *This > can lead to problems such as track instability, track damage, and increased > wear and tear on the rails and sleepers.* > > To prevent these problems, ballast is typically renewed from time to time. > This involves removing the old ballast and replacing it with fresh > material. Renewing the ballast helps to maintain the stability and > integrity of the track, ensuring that it is safe for trains to travel on. > > *My note- Ballast is prepared blasting small hills. For* laying roads, > construction of buildings etc. also ballast type granite called Jelly is > used. For decades it is continuing. But there is no alternative so far. > > Q2 What should I absolutely not do when visiting the USA? > > A2 Rajendra, MSc from MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science > (Graduated 1975)Updated Fri > > *From your own home there Don’t stare at opposite house more than 5 > minutes also.* > > Don’t walk in a suburb looking at houses, gardens, bunglows in that area. > You will end up in custody. > > *Don’t touch even 1 or 2 year old, stranger, unknown child**.* No > pinching of cheeks with “how cute” remark !! > > Don’t try to help even 80 yr old woman to cross road, climb a bus or > escalator , you will be screamed at “ Don’t touch me” > > Don’t joy walk on a highway. > > Don’t joke at airport security to TsA guys saying “hey Don’t take more > time , my bag doesnot have a bomb.” Next thing you will see is roof and his > knee on your chest or neck. > > Don’t stare at unknown women in a bar or restaurant. > > Don’t ask any American why Bush invaded iraq, afganistan when they knew > they wont find any clues to 9/11/2001there ? > > Don’t do any traffic violations while driving, fines will be hefty and > may loose your driving license also. And Don’t even think of bribing that > police ! > > Q3 If aliens exist and are intelligent, then why aren't they > making any contact with us? > > A3 Franklin Veaux, Professional WriterJan 10 > > The most parsimonious explanation is: they can’t. > > If our understanding of physics is correct, it is never, ever, ever > possible to travel faster than light, and it will never, ever, ever be > possible to travel faster than light*. Not for us, not for any aliens, > not ever.* > > This is not because we aren’t clever enough. This is not because we > haven’t figured out how. This is not because we don’t have the technology > yet. *It is physically impossible in the context of this universe,* it > will always be physically impossible in the context of this universe, and > that will never change. Not a hundred years from now, not a thousand years > from now, not a billion years from now. No aliens, no civilizations, no > technology, no spaceship will ever travel faster than light, end of story, > from now until the heat death of the universe. > > If that is correct, we haven’t been contacted by aliens because there is > no way for aliens to contact us. *They cannot get here in any reasonable > length of time,* and they have no way to know we’re here. > > Q4 What are some facts about birds that make you fearful of them? > > A4 Joel Gheen, Semi-competitive distance runner with some top-10 > finishes2y > > The crows in your neighborhood *know who you are by sight: they’re > judging you, and they’re discussing you with their friends*. *Upset a > crow enough and you may find yourself being harassed by entire flocks... > for years.* > > How do we know this? *Researchers at the University of Washington > captured and tagged crows while wearing different masks with distinct faces* > (everybody knows crows consider capturing and tagging an egregious insult). > We don’t know exactly how, but the word spread through the entire local > crow population. Before long, and even *years later, any researcher > wearing the “bad face” mask was harassed by scores of crows not just all > over campus, but throughout the entire metro area of Seattle.* Even the > crows who had never before seen those faces somehow knew to loudly hate on > anyone wearing it. > > Definitely judging you. > > *Crows are freakily brilliant. They solve problems* equiring multiple > solutions and integrated steps. *They build tools from scratch.* They > learn from watching humans and innovate on what they’ve seen. > > On the positive side, *crows are known to reward kind behavior from > humans*. If you’re consistently nice to them, they may even start > bringing you presents. > > Am I fearful of crows? No, I think they’re awesome… and I go out of my way > to be nice to them. But I’m fearful of missing out on appreciating how > amazing our corvid friends (or frenemies or foes) really are! > > *My note- I recollect the name of Kakkasseri Bhattathiri on reading this > QA* > > Q5 How can you lower your blood sugar levels after eating a high > carb meal? > > A5 Meh-Laqa Amjad, *Studied Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of > Surgery* Degrees at University of Health Sciences Jan 15 > > You can benefit from the following ways: > > *The quickest way to lower your blood sugar is to take fast-acting > insulin.* > > Exercising is another fast, effective way. > > Drink more water. Take fiber. > > You can have detail guidance on how to manage your blood sugar: > > *My note- I am diabetic. Drinking water and taking fibre items is > followed by me for more than two* decades now. However such occasions > become less nowadays. > > Q6 Why do most Telegu guys marry their cousins? > > A6 Hitesh Mohan, Proud Indian Mon > > *Telugu people treat Father’s brother’s child or Mother’s sister’s child > as siblings*, no one even think of marrying them, it is considered as > sin. We only marry Father’s Sister’s child or Mother’s brother’s child. As > far as I know, children of siblings of opposite genders can marry in > Hinduism whereas the ****Children of siblings of same gender should not > marry* and this is not only Telugu tradition but also entire India’s > tradition as well. > > Gauthama Buddha married his father’s sister’s daughter Yashodhara. Arjuna > married his mother’s brother’s daughter Subhadra whose son Abhimanyu fought > famous Mahabharat war and whose grandson Parikshit ruled entire India. > > Lord Krishna married his father’s sister’s daughter Mitravinda. Sahadeva > married Madri’s brother’s daughter Vijaya. Rukmini’s son married Rukmini’s > brother’s daughter, Rukmini’s grandson married Rukmini’s brother’s > granddaughter. > > *This is because, in Hinduism boy & girl who are the descendants of same Y > chromosome should not marry*. Your paternal uncle’s Y is same as that of > your father, hence your Paternal uncle’s children will become your siblings > whereas the Y of your paternal aunt’s husband & maternal uncle is different > from that of your Father, hence their children don’t share brother - sister > relationship with you, hence marrying them is permitted. > > *That’s why the words used to call father’s sister Atta and mother’s > brother mama are commonly used to call Parents in law as well.* > > *In Mahabharat, Lord Krishna always called Kunti as mother in law, > pandavas as brother in law, Draupadi as sister*. > > In Bhagavatam, Krishna’s wife Mitravinda says to Rukmini like this → “ Hey > Rukmini, Krishna is the son of my mother’s brother which means Krishna > being my husband was already destined”. This is what Devaki says to her > brother Kamsa in Bhagavatam → “ Hey brother, please don’t kill my son > Krishna, he is like son-in law to you”. > > Cousin’s whose family name or gotra are same are treated as siblings, hence > prohibited from marriage whereas cousins whose family name or gotra are > different can marry. So, what’s wrong if Telugu people practice this old > age tradition which was prevalent during Mahabharat time as well ? > > My note-*** Recently in a TV show two young women appeared telling they > are married, registered marriage. I am not sure whether Indian courts > permit it now. > > The tradition of marrying uncle’s daughter/son is in Kerala and Tamilnadu > also among Hindus. > > Q7 How much water do people save by using low flow toilets and > shower heads? > > A7 Bong Knowledge, You can ask me any type of questions 2h > > *Low-flow toilets and shower heads are designed to use less water than > traditional fixtures*, thus helping to conserve water. The exact amount > of water saved by using low-flow toilets and shower heads can vary > depending on the specific model, but in general, *they can save a > significant amount of water compared to traditional fixtures.* > > Low-flow toilets use less than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, compared to > the standard 3.5 gallons per flush used by older toilets. This means they > can save up to 2 gallons of water per flush, or up to 20 gallons of water > per day for a household of four. > > Low-flow shower heads typically use less than 2 gallons of water per > minute, compared to the standard 2.5 gallons per minute used by older > shower heads. This means they can save up to 0.5 gallons of water per > minute, or up to 15 gallons of water per shower for a typical 10-minute > shower. > > *By using low-flow toilets and shower heads, households can save > significant amounts of water* and money on their water bills. > Additionally, using these low flow fixtures can also help in conserving > water resources, which is especially important in areas that face water > scarcity or drought. > > *My note- Present day some closets , two buttons* are in the water tub, > one for using after passing urine and both after passing stools. > > Q8 Are there any safety concerns to consider when > installing/maintaining a water tank? > > A8 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > *A lot of engineering points have to be considered* when installing and > maintaining water tanks. While installing using R C C pillars , the size of > tank is the most important. The weight of water stored must be able to > support by the bottom R C C slab and pillars. The pressure on sides are to > be considered and should not be concentrated and must be changing. Wall > thickness also has to be considered along with weight of water on the > bottom slab. > > Regarding maintenance it must be ensured filling full tank should not be > for more period. It is preferable 0.75% volume only mist remain normally. > *After > years , the load bearing capacity may reduce and proper checking is > required* > > Q9 What is the problem of a sugar high? > > A9 Prakash S,10h > > *A "sugar high" refers to the feeling of increased energy and euphoria > that some people experience after consuming a large amount of sugar*. *The > term is often used to describe the behavior of children, who may become > hyperactive and difficult to control after consuming sugary foods or > drinks.* However, the existence of a "sugar high" is not supported by > scientific evidence*. Studies have shown that consuming sugar does not > have a significant effect on behavior or cognitive function.* Some people > may experience a temporary boost in energy after consuming sugar, but this > is likely due to the release of insulin, which can cause a temporary > increase in blood glucose levels. *However, consuming large amounts of > sugar can lead to weight gain, diabetes, and other health problems.* > > Q10 What happens if a neutral wire is not grounded? > > A10 READTHETECH,B.S SE in Python (programming language) & Node.js, > International Islamic University, Islamabad (Graduated 2020)47m > > *A neutral wire is an electrical wire that is connected to the neutral > point of a power source and is typically connected to the ground wire > through a grounding system*. The neutral wire is used to carry current > back to the power source when an electrical device completes a circuit. > > *If a neutral wire is not grounded, it can cause several problems:* > > *Safety hazard: Without a ground, there is no safe* path for electrical > current to follow *in the event of a short circuit or other electrical > fault.* This can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. > > *Voltage fluctuations: Without a grounded neutral* wire, the voltage in > the circuit can fluctuate, causing damage to electrical devices or > appliances. > > *Interference: Without a proper ground,* electromagnetic interference > (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI) can affect the performance of > electronic devices. > > *Code violations: Not having a grounded neutral* wire is a violation of > the electrical code and can result in fines and penalties. > > *Inefficient power: Without a neutral wire properly* connected to ground, > the power supply can be less efficient and may require more energy to power > the same devices. > > It's important to note that a neutral wire not being grounded can cause > several problems and it's important to hire a licensed electrician to check > and fix the problem, to ensure the safety of your home and the appliances. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 20-01- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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