araikasu amman is to get the lost article as a finder KR On Thu, 17 Aug 2023 at 12:07, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> Respected sir, > > Regarding your last para about *Araikkasu amman and Thondaiman, Maharaja > of Pudukkottai,* > > What I understand from Brahamdambal temple authorities is araikasu is half > of a kasu. but in round shape. > > About two years back I had been to Pudukkottai, to fulfill some prayers > by my wife made during *1979*, while I was working there as Sub > divisional Officer and junior Engineer for some period > > I had a visit to the temple and my wife noted a board stating *Araikasu > is available to distribute to devotees*. She was interested to get one. > > With much difficulty after paying Rs 50-00, I got one araikasu, about 1.5 > cm in diameter. All description you wrote are there except the size. *It > is circular. They took it from a large clay jar and gave to us, under > issue receipt from the temple. So it is authoritative.* > > For not missing I have put it in a cover along with similar items in a > cover of about 10 cm x 10 cm and kept safe in my box. > > Gopalakrishnan > > On Thursday, 17 August, 2023 at 10:17:25 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Q1 You have said to choose the right material and after that all > lines are fillings only. Avoid Haryana products and Pondy bazaar stuff. > Q2 Ant wall attachment shows crunch for the space; so whether needed > or not is immaterial. > Q3 LATE-MASTERS are always causing a chaos effect. > Q4 The question is bewitching. Resistor first and capacitor later is > mode in order to divert the slow or time delay operation.Capacitors are > placed close to supply or far away depending on the ICs. The gap between 2 > capacitors are parted by an element in order they do not touch > accidentally. Positional is only a mark of space design. > Q5 If a classroom dialogue is teaching the student the art of being > together; but civilisation agencies of the science may not and have not > accepted them. Even animals will be helped by other animals in a group. So > broken parts when infected untreated alone will die. All broken parts of > any body irrespective of species, will heal naturally, if healthy. FINDING > FIRE WAS THE MARK OF CIVILISATION; FOOD BY COOKING. Hence Indian > civilization is the oldest. > Q6 Space and constraints are not impeding the take off or landing; in a > small ship take off and landing takes place in a small street bound take > off and landing airports. It depends on the loads and acceleration that > the plane can accentuate. Q7 $20 bill, torch , diamond and what > about the rest? St Anthony is known among Christians as the patron of > lost things. He's the one they go to when they cannot locate a prized > possession. Have you heard of ARAIKASU AMMAN? The first person who > most likely comes to our minds when we are desperately searching for lost > things is – God! Irrespective of how religious we are normally or how > regular we are in our prayers, whenever we misplace something important and > cannot locate it, we send out a cry for help to the divine powers. > Sometimes, depending on the urgency and criticality of the situation, we > add some perquisites as well – ranging from materialistic offerings to the > lord to personal visits. In some Indian homes, its common practise to knot > a coin in a cloth and keep beside the picture of their preferred God as a > kind of reminder to fulfil their promises once they get back their lost > stuff. > > Question is, which God is best suited for praying to recover lost things? > The answer is quite obvious in case of monotheistic religions like > Christianity, Islam or Judaism. Hinduism being a Polytheistic religion > offers a plethora of choices. It could be the family Deity, the most famous > Lord of the seven hills, the eagle mount perched on the corner of the > temple wall in the village etc. However, it is to the credit of Hinduism > that the multiplicity of Gods & Goddesses does not really complicate > matters. Rather, each Diety is assigned ownership and responsibility of a > certain aspect impacting humans. We have a Goddess Lakshmi to pray to for > financial benefits, Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, God Ganesha for > blessings while starting a new venture etc. This can be compared to a well > structured organization with clearly defined departments and respective > heads. > > It was while writing another post (The Runaway Brother), that I recalled > the framed picture of a Goddess hanging in my maternal home, to which we > would pray when we lost something important. I could not recall her name > though and called up my mother to find out the same. When my mother told > her name, Araikasu Amman, I was intrigued, as the name literally translates > to – the Half Coined (Arai Kasu) Goddess (Amman). The Goddess, who looks > similar to the seated four handed Parvati Deity in most Siva temples, is > also known as Brahadambal. The original temple of Brahadambal with her > consort, Gokarneswar (Siva), in Thirukokarnam (near Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu) > is a rock-cut Pallava temple dating back to the early 7 century AD. Various > inscriptions found in the temple provide a glimpse into its rich past and > contributions of the Pandya, Pallava and Nayak rulers. Brahadambal was also > the guardian Deity of the Thodaiman rulers of Pudukkottai (early 17th > Century AD). > > Legend has that, a Thodaiman king once lost an important document and > could not find it even after a lot of effort. He then prayed to the Goddess > Brahadambal for getting the document back. When the document was found, the > overjoyed and grateful king had coins minted with the image of Goddess > Brahadambal on one side, which were then distributed to his subjects on > important occasions and festivals. These coins were in a semi circular > shape (Arai Kasu) and the Goddess thus came to be known as the AraiKasu > Amman. People continued to pray to the Goddess for recovering lost objects > and missing people and have reported having their prayers answered. While > the Goddess is mostly associated with recovery of lost materialistic > things, she most likely has the power to also restore lost peace, tolerance > and love. Only, people don’t pray for such things! K R IRS 17 8 23 > > On Wed, 16 Aug 2023 at 21:13, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *CULTURAL QA 08-2023-16* > > Q1 Why are some electrical outlets tight and others loose without > any visible damage? > > A1 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > I am answering from Chennai, India. Present days we get quality products > and *power sockets are provided with switch.* > > Hence it is not necessary to remove the plugs from equipment frequently > used from sockets. Eg:-Wet grinder, mixer, mosquito repellent electrical > equipment, Table fans connected via plug, water heat connector plug, hood > plugs etc. > > Earlier for grip in socket *the plug pins were provided with a split, > which could be widened for grip, but not available now a days.* > > *So best thing since loose socket plug points will create shock/fire > hazards, best to replace them*. Use quality sockets so that wear and tear > will be minimum > > > > Q2 Are wall fans a smart investment? > > Q2 Anmol Hashia. Product Manager at Luminous Power Technologies > (Indian company) (2019–present)1y > > Yes, wall fans are a smart investment given the many benefits they > provide. *Here are some of the many benefits of a wall fan.* > > *· They Demand Less Space:* > > A wall mount fan is compact in size and occupies less space. *They are > ideal for small spaces such as tents, storerooms, and for homes that do not > have enough ceiling space.* > > · They are Power Efficient: > > Even though all kinds of fans, be it ceiling fans or floor fans consume > less power, wall-mounted fans offer relatively lower power consumption > without compromising on the output. > > They are Quiet Effective at Cooling: > > As most wall fans rotate in multiple directions, they offer maximum > cooling. > > · They are Affordable: > > If price is a constraint for you, wall fans are ideal as they have a lower > wall mount price. They are compact and most importantly easy on the pocket. > > That said, wall fans are indeed a smart investment. However, a smart > investment is also when you invest in products from reputable brands like > Luminous. Luminous has had an impressive track record of providing the best > electrical solutions. > > *My note- On those days in rented homes ceiling* fans were not provided. > So we used *table fans* with good net finishing kept on stools in bed > rooms etc. > > *In pooja rooms, corridors with less width, store* rooms etc, normally > wall mounting fans are provided. These fans have no problems since > properly seated. > > However even with quality fans, there is breaking of outer body, > breaking out from base plate etc. even if we keep the fan at lower speed. > > Breaking from base is rectified by providing large screws /tighten old > screws, breaking of body at neck, if major, the fan is disposed. The fan > has to be discarded. > > Q3 What are the consequences of being late to get off a cruise > ship in port? > > A3 David Townsend, Over 50 cruises taken1h > > Unless it is your port of departure none what so ever, staying on in port > is perfectly normal, but if you are meant to depart the ship you are > causing them a massive problem as they are generally not allowed to board > the new passengers until their count is down to zero. > > First the ship will make announcements, probably a lot of announcements, > and then they will search the ship for you and they have cameras in a lot > of places plus a lot of crew who will be eager to get ready for the new > people. > > You will be removed in the end and the cruise line may take some action > like refusing any new bookings from you. > > Q4 Why would you place a capacitor parallel to a resistor? > > A4 Electro Tech Stack, Content writer for ElectroTechStack2h > > Placing a capacitor in parallel with a resistor is a common technique in > electronics and circuit design. *This combination is used to create > specific circuit behaviors and to achieve certain functionalities*. The > primary reasons for placing a capacitor in parallel with a resistor include: > > *Filtering and Signal Conditioning: Capacitors are* known for their > ability to pass alternating current (AC) signals while blocking direct > current (DC). When placed in parallel with a resistor, the capacitor can > allow AC signals to bypass the resistor and pass through the circuit. This > is useful for filtering out certain frequencies and allowing others to pass. > > *This configuration is commonly used in filter circuits like low-pass > filters and high-pass filters* to shape the frequency response of a > circuit. > > *Time Constants and Delays: The combination of a* resistor and capacitor > in parallel forms an RC circuit. The time constant of an RC circuit (given > by the product of the resistance and capacitance) determines how quickly > the circuit responds to changes in voltage. This property is used for > creating delays in circuit operations, such as in timing circuits or delay > lines. > > Integration and Differentiation: When a voltage signal is applied across > a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, the capacitor charges and discharges > over time. This behavior can be used for integration (accumulation of input > signal over time) or differentiation (finding the rate of change of the > input signal) purposes. *These properties are particularly useful in > signal processing applications*. > > Noise Filtering and Stabilization: Capacitors can help to filter out > noise and stabilize voltage levels. Placing a capacitor in parallel with a > resistor can help smooth out voltage fluctuations caused by variations in > the input signal. This is important in applications where a stable and > noise-free voltage supply is necessary. > > Impedance Matching: In some cases, a parallel combination of a resistor > and capacitor can be used to match the impedance of a circuit to achieve > maximum power transfer. This technique is often employed in RF (radio > frequency) and communication systems. > > Tone Control and Equalization: In audio systems, resistor-capacitor > combinations can be used to control the tonal characteristics of audio > signals, affecting the bass and treble frequencies. > > Remember that the behavior of the circuit will depend on the values of the > resistor and capacitor used, as well as the specific circuit configuration. > > > The relationship between the resistor and capacitor values determines the > time constants and frequency responses of the circuit, influencing its > overall behaviour and function. > > Q5 What is the oldest thing humans still do the same way? > > A5 RI Shohag,19h > > *Margaret Mead American anthropologist, had an answer that I found very > interesting.* > > “A student once asked anthropologist Margaret Mead *what she considered > the first sign of civilization in a culture. * > > The student expected the anthropologist to talk about hooks, clay bowls, > or whetstones, but no. > > Mead said the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture is evidence > of a person with a broken femur having healed. > > Mead explained that in the rest of the animal kingdom, if you break your > leg, you die. You cannot run away from danger, go to the river to drink > water, or hunt for food. You become fresh meat for predators. No animal > survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. > > A broken femur that has healed is proof that someone took the time to stay > with the one who fell, healed the injury, got the person to safety, and > cared for them until they died. recovers. “Helping someone through hardship > is the starting point of civilization,” Mead explained. Civilization is > community help." > > Helping others is humanity's oldest concept. > > Q6 Do airplanes need more space to land or takeoff? > > A6 Vishnu Ravi, Aerospace Engineer | Aviation Enthusiast & > Content Creator Aug 10 > > In the realm of aviation, *the dynamics of flight are an intricate dance > between the forces of lift, thrust, and drag.* > > Key to this dance are the take off and landing distances of an aircraft, > which play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient operations in the > skies. Let's delve into the fascinating world of aviation physics as we > explore the essential concepts of take off and landing distances. > > Take off Distance: The First Leap into the Sky > > The take off distance of an aircraft is a fundamental metric that defines > the space it requires to transition from a stationary position to soaring > through the skies. *Specifically, it refers to the horizontal span > covered from the initial point of takeoff roll to the moment the aircraft > elevates to a height of 15 feet above the takeoff surface*. This > ascension is achieved in a manner consistent with reaching V2 speed before > surpassing 35 feet above the take-off surface. > > Calculating the take-off distance is a meticulous process that involves > considering various factors. Typically, this metric is determined under > the assumption of maximum weight and standard atmospheric conditions. However, > it's important to note that the take-off distance is far from a fixed > value; it varies significantly based on the aircraft's type, weight, and > prevailing environmental conditions such as wind, runway length, and > temperature. > > *Landing Distance: The Graceful Touchdown* > > On the opposite end of the flight spectrum*, we encounter the concept of > landing distance – the space an aircraft requires to execute a safe and > controlled touchdown*. > > *This distance is measured horizontally from a selected point on the > approach path, situated at a specific height above the landing surface, to > the precise location on the ground where the aircraft eventually halts its > motion.* > > The landing distance is a multi-faceted metric, comprised of two distinct > phases: the airborne section and the subsequent ground run. *The airborne > portion commences as the aircraft reaches a height of 50 feet, while > maintaining the correct approach and landing speed*, often referred to as > Vref or landing reference speed, as it crosses over the runway threshold. > *This > phase concludes when the aircraft's main wheels make contact with the > runway, initiating the ground roll.* > > As the aircraft embarks on its ground roll, the landing distance continues > to unfold. A confluence of factors intricately influences this metric, > *including > the weight of the aircraft, prevailing wind conditions, the length of the > runway, and even the slope of the runway surface.* > > A Synchronized of Variables > > Both take off and landing distances underscore the intricate interplay of > diverse variables that influence an aircraft's performance during critical > phases of flight. *Factors such as aircraft weight, wind speed and > direction, runway length, and even the incline of the runway itself > collectively shape the numbers that define these distances.* > > In the realm of aviation, precision is paramount. Pilots, engineers, and > aviation experts meticulously calculate and analyze these distances to > ensure the safety of passengers and crew, as well as the efficiency of > flight operations. By comprehending the nuances of take off and landing > distances, aviation professionals empower themselves with the knowledge > required to navigate the skies with confidence and finesse. > > Conclusion > > In the world of aviation, where every inch matters and every variable > counts, the concepts of takeoff and landing distances stand as pillars of > safety and performance. The intricate choreography between an aircraft's > capabilities and the surrounding environment shapes these distances, > ultimately determining the success of each flight. So, the next time you > find yourself gazing at the sky, marvel at the precision and science that > allow airplanes to conquer the heavens and touch down gracefully on Earth's > surface. > > Q7 You have absolutely no idea where something small is but you > know it's in your house, where do you look? > > A7 Tracy Kasch, Began losing hearing in 7th grade. Fully Deaf at > 45. 13h > > I once lost the diamond from my engagement ring. About a carat or so. I > was freaking out. Went outside and saw my son and his friends playing ball. > I held up a $20 (1990 good money for 9 year olds), I said go search the > house, whoever finds the *diamond gets the $20. 20 minutes later and no > mess, it was found.* > > If it’s an important small thing and you have kids, grandkids, nieces or > nephews have them grab some friends and search your house. Depending on > value of small thing, have a $50 bill handy. Good luck 🍀 Let us know if > your find it! > > *My note- A strong illumination torch can help many* times. Once after > going out for an in auspicious thing, I took bath in the evening. I was > wearing a watch. I forgot about it for days. Having two more watches,I > forgot about it. After a week I found the watch missing. *Everywhere > searched, finally I found it kept in the water tap inserting over it in > the bath room. I never noticed it though I was taking bath for a week in > the bath room!!* > > *All the above QA are from Quora digest to me on 16-08- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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