CULTURAL QA 09-2023-13A Q1 Why is Lord Jagannath black?
A1 Sushil Kumar,Former Assistant Managerat IOCL PETROL (2007–2019)May 20 LordJagannath is traditionally depicted as black in Hinduism, particularly in theJagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, India. The black color of Lord Jagannath represents his divineform and has symbolic significance in Hindu mythology. Thereare several reasons given for Lord Jagannath's black color: Legends and Mythology: According toHindu mythology, Lord Jagannath is considered anincarnation of Lord Krishna, who is often depicted with a dark complexion.Lord Krishna's dark complexion is associated with his divine attributes andrepresents his all-encompassing nature. Cosmic Symbolism: The black color ofLord Jagannath is believed torepresent the cosmic form of the deity. Black is often associated with the infinite and themysterious. It signifies the infinite power and energy of the divine,transcending human understanding. Devotional Beliefs: Devotees of LordJagannath believethat the deity manifests in the form that is most appealing to them. The black color is considered themost attractive and captivating, symbolizing the alluring nature of the divine.It is believed that Lord Jagannath chooses his own form to establish a personalconnection with his devotees. Itis important to note that the color of the deities in Hinduism is not meant tobe interpreted in a literal or racial context. Instead, it carries symbolic and spiritual significance,representing the divine attributes and qualities attributed to thedeity. Q2 What happens with a cruise ship afterits trip is over? A2 Rebecca Williams, knows about boats andships4h Here are some of the things that happenbehind the scenes when a cruise ship returns to its home port. Disembarkation: The first step is todisembark thepassengers who have completed their cruise. Depending on the port, the ship maydock at a pier or anchor offshore and use tenders (small boats) to transportpassengers to land. The crew will swipe the passengers’cruise cards to keep track of who has left the ship. Passengers who have booked shore excursionsor have priority status may be allowed to leave the ship first. The disembarkation process can take severalhours, depending on the size of the ship and the number of passengers. Cleaning and maintenance: Once all thepassengers haveleft, the crew will begin to clean and sanitize the ship. This includeschanging the bed linens, towels, and toiletries in the cabins, vacuuming thecarpets, wiping down the surfaces, and disinfecting the bathrooms. The crewwill also clean and restock the public areas, such as the restaurants, bars,lounges, theaters, pools, and spas. The ship’s engineers willinspect and repair any mechanical or electrical issues that may have occurredduring the cruise.The ship’s exterior will also be washed and painted if needed. Replenishment: Another important taskis to replenish the ship’ssupplies for the next cruise. This includes food, beverages, fuel, water, ice,laundry detergent, soap, paper products, and other essentials. The ship willreceive deliveries from trucks or barges at the port and load them onto theship using cranes or forklifts. The crew will then sort and store the items inthe appropriate locations on board. The replenishment process can take severalhours or even days, depending on the size of the ship and the length of thenext cruise. Embarkation: The final step is toembark the newpassengers who will join the ship for its next voyage. The crew will welcomethem at the terminal and check their passports, visas, health forms, and cruisedocuments. The passengers will then receive their cruise cards and board theship. The crew will help them find their cabins and luggage, and orient them tothe ship’s facilities and services. The embarkation process can take severalhours as well, depending on the size of the ship and the number of passengers. Q3 What is the coolest line in history? A3 Shivam Rajbhar,1 years workingexperience science 4h One day, Pablo Picasso was sitting in aParis cafe and sketching something on asmall napkin. Oncehe was done, a secret admirer recognized him, approached him and asked whetherhe could have that napkin. “Sure,” Picasso answered. “20,000 francs and it is yours.” “20,000 francs? It took you five minutes todraw this.” “Nonono, it took me more than 40 years.” Q4 What did you read on the internet thatinspired you and made you happy? A4 Rohit Virmani, Studied Human Behavior& Social Psychology Jul 28 An elderly man in Udaipur sells‘samosas and poha’ at a humble shop near the traffic signal at Court Circle. Itwas raining heavily when a guy parked his bike near his stall and placed anorder for some hot food. The guy out of curiosity asked him: Why didn’t you take a rest today? It israining so hard and given your age you should have taken a day off? TheElderly Man (the vendor) replied: The story of this man left me emotional.Our generation dreams of an easy life, where money keeps flowing in from someimaginary source and we are left to spend it however we want. Most people workfor money. They burn out their lives for money. Very few work because it givestheir lives a purpose. That’ssuch an amazing spirit. 🙏 Q5 What are some of the mind blowing factsthat you have ever come across? A5 AHSAN ANSARI,11h The computer mouse speed is gauged in"Mickeys." A$1 bill doesn't endure as long as you'd imagine. Per the Federal Reserve, eachdollar lasts roughly 6.6 years. Ethiopiaadheres to a traditional calendar that lags seven years behind the rest of theworld. Thehuman body can achieve amazing feats. For instance, the heart pumpsapproximately 7,500 liters (2,000 gallons) of blood through roughly 100,000kilometers (60,000 miles) of blood vessels daily. Thething that people remember the most about you is your charisma, Here you canlearn the secrets to Charisma and Confidence. Time travel is theoretically possiblethanks to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.Your speed and gravity can affect the passage of time. So, if you move quickly or approach a black hole,time will slow down for you compared to someone on Earth. Prettymind-blowing, right? All the above QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 13-09-2023. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers. Compiled andposted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 79, on 13-09-2023. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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