CULTURAL QA 09-2023-21 All the below QA are from Quora DIGESTto me on 21-09-2023.
Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers. Compiled andposted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 79, on 21-09-2023. Q1 How do people get scammed in Goa? A1 Manoj Soni,Director at Innvito DigitalPvt. Ltd. (2021–present)Updated 2y Hellopeople, so I along with a few of my friends been to Goa on this valentines week(2021). We have booked a hotel nearby to Calangute beach and were enjoying thevibes of goa. Since most of you know that Goa isfamous for liquor, nuts, and clothingso, I decided to buy 5KGKaju and 5Kg Almonds from there itself. Onthe last day, I had a return bus scheduled for 5 Pm from Mapusa so at 10:30 Iwoke up got ready, and went around the beach and enquired about prices of Kajuand Almond’s they were roughly around 550/- and 650/- per Kg respectively. Ihave enquired about 10–12 shops and concluded that almost all the shops havesimilar prices and have decided will buy at any shop after having my breakfast. Assoon I finished my breakfast, Opposite it, there was a shop named Patel Kaju I entered the shop andasked him for the Kaju and Almonds he told Kaju 550/- kg will make it 500/- Kg.So, I decided to take 5Kg Kaju and 5Kg Almonds. Belowis the image of a 500G Kaju airtight packing you see the Kaju visible from thetransparent area are pure white and the same size. I did not bother to open thepacking and bought other 5Kg Almonds at 600/- Kg. He packed all the Kaju andalmonds in a carry bag and handed it over to me. Imade him the payment and moved on to the room. I had my lunch in the roompacked my luggage and left Mapusa for my Hyderabad departure. Thenext day by noon I reached home and unpacked the Kaju and this is how theywere. All the 10 packages had the same type of black(Rotten) Kaju and theywere also tasting bad. Uponcleaning them and separating good Kaju from them, We got only 650 grams and have wasted the rest of it. Moral of the story. : Neverbuy anything packed from the State/City/Country we don’t belong to. Always openthe package then and there. Thankyou for reading. Hope thispost saves atleast a few people from getting scam in such a way. My note- We get quality kaju in supermarket@ 300-00 per 200 grams processed at Panruti orChennai. Quality is excellent. Q2 What are the traditional stories and legends about LordGanesh's role as a mediator? A2 Mageshkumar M,Sri Ganesh potri..19h Lord Ganesha's role as a mediator andproblem solver is a prominenttheme in several traditional stories and legends in Hindu mythology. Here are afew notable ones: 1. **The Story of Lord Ganesha and Kubera'sPride**: -In this story, Kubera, the god of wealth, invited Lord Shiva and GoddessParvati to a grand feast at his palace. However, he did not extend the sameinvitation to Lord Ganesha. **Hurt by this omission,Ganesha visited Kubera's palace during the feast. My note** There is version, LordSiva and Parvati had some inconvenience and they send Ganesha -Ganesha consumed all the food and wealth in Kubera's palace, leaving nothingfor the guests. Kubera sought Lord Shiva's help to recover his lost wealth. - Lord Ganesha agreed to mediate andoffered to return Kubera's wealth if he promised to treat all guests withhumility and respect. Kubera agreed, and Ganesha returned the wealth. 2. **The Story of Lord Ganesha andthe Moon**: -Once, the moon (Chandra) made fun of Lord Ganesha's appearance, which upsetGanesha. As a result, **Ganeshacursed the moon, causing it to wax and wane. -Realizing the consequences of his actions, the moon sought forgiveness from Ganesha. Ganesha, knownfor his compassionate nature, agreed to reduce the severity of the curse. -Ganesha became a mediator between the moon and himself, allowing the moon to wax andwane gradually over the course of a lunar month. *** There is the version that KingDaksha cursed Moon to have no body since he was partial with with his wife Rohini. King Daksha married 27 daughters fromAswathi to Revathi, who are stars in the sky. 3. **The Story of Lord Ganesha and SageVyasa**: -Sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, sought Ganesha's help intranscribing the epic. Vyasa had a condition that Ganesha must understand theverses completely before writing them down. -During this process, if Vyasa paused to compose a difficult verse, Ganeshawould use the time to contemplate the meaning of the previous verses. -This collaborative effort between Vyasa and Ganesha resulted in the creation ofthe epic Mahabharata, with Ganesha serving as a mediator and scribe. These stories highlight Lord Ganesha'srole as a mediator, problem solver, and guardian of dharma (righteousness). He is known for his wisdom, compassion, andability to resolve conflicts, making him a revered deity for those seekingguidance and solutions in various aspects of life. Q3 Did Adolf Hitler know about Albert Einstein? A3 Health Daily Advice,8h Yes, Adolf Hitler was aware of AlbertEinstein. During the early 20th century, Einstein's ground breaking work inphysics, including the theory of relativity, garnered international attentionand acclaim. Einstein's fame and contributions to science made him awell-known figure, even outside of academic circles. However, it isimportant to note that Hitler and Einstein had vastly different perspectivesand beliefs. Hitler, as the leader of the Nazi regime, held anti-Semiticviews and considered Einstein's work to be part of what he called"Jewish physics." Hitler saw Einstein, who was of Jewish heritage, as anenemy of the Nazi ideology. In 1933, when Hitler rose to power inGermany,Einstein, who was living in Berlin at the time, faced increasing persecutiondue to his Jewish background and his outspoken criticism of the Nazi regime. As a result, Einstein made the difficult decision to leave Germany andseek refuge in the United States. Hitler's knowledge of Einstein's work and hissubsequent actions against him were reflective of the hostile environmentcreated by the Nazi regime. Einstein's departure from Germany was not only apersonal decision but also a response to the rising anti-Semitism andpersecution that he and many others faced. Itis worth mentioning that while Hitler may have been aware of Einstein's work,his understanding of the scientific concepts behind it is unclear. Hitler'sviews on science were heavily influenced by his own ideological beliefs, which often disregarded establishedscientific principles in favor of pseudoscientific ideas that aligned with Nazipropaganda. Inconclusion, yes, Adolf Hitler knew about Albert Einstein, but theirinteractions were shaped by their differing beliefs and the historical contextof the time.Einstein's contributions to science continue to be celebrated and his legacyremains a testament to the power of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit ofknowledge. Q4 Who are some unsung heroes of India? A4 Aditya Pathak, Like writing | Musiclover | Wildlife enthusiast | Recluse Updated 5y James bond of India : Mr. Ajit Doval Ajit Doval is an IPS officer fromKerala Cadre’s 1968batch, currently serving as a National security adviser for India.You will beastonished by some of his heroic acts, which he has done for our country . He was an Indian spy who spent 7 yearsas Muslim in Pakistan as undercover agent. He terminated 15 hijacks of India from1971–1999 . Heimpersonated himself as a Pakistani spy and collected information fromkhalistani militants before operation blue star . Recently, Doval was responsible for gettingback 45 nurses from Iraq when the nation was under fire from ISIS. On January 31, 2005, Doval retired from the position of Director, Intelligence Bureauand since 30 May 2014 he isserving as the 5th and current national security advisor of prime minister ofIndia Hatsoff sir ! Q5 What are some facts about Thailand that most Thai don'tknow? A5 Bennie,4h Most Thais don’t know that Thailandhas a neighboring country that is green of envy.I’ll show you 3 examples before revealing which country I’m talking about. 1. Traditional New Year Myanmar,Thailand, Laos and Cambodia have a relatively similar way of celebratingtraditional New Year in April but the names are a bit different. 2. Ramayana Masked Dance Thisdance is widespread in Southeast Asia. Anyway, the design of the masks fromCambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos shows close affinity. 3. Martial Arts Thisis the list of martial arts from Mainland Southeast Asia that are relativelysimilar: Bokator from Cambodia, Muay Thai from Thailand, Lethwei from Myanmarand Muay Lao from Laos. Here are the problems: Despiterelatively similar cultures in 4 countries, many Cambodians only accuseThailand of stealing, copying, or not acknowledging Khmer culture, regardless of the origin of each culturalelement. Cambodian netizens never or almost neverhave problems with Myanmar and Laos. Many Cambodian netizens and(ultra)nationalists keep discrediting and insulting Thailand, Thai ancestors, Thai people, the Thaimonarch, and the Thai education system on Facebook, Quora and Reddit. Final Thoughts Now most Thais should know that many peoplefrom Cambodia, Thailand’s neighboring country, continuously keep finding faultswith only Thailand and theThai people because they’re jealous of Thailand’s economic/social/culturaldevelopment, both consciously and subconsciously. Therefore,those Khmers should learn how to spell the words “sanity” and “remorse” becausethey don’t seem to know these concepts. Q5a What are some of the best rare natural phenomena that occur onEarth? A5a Kaushal,Read over a dozen books about it17h North Sentinel Island's indigenous peoplehave lived there for an estimated 60,000 years. The island is similar in size to Manhattan andis located in the Indian Ocean. The 80 to 150 individuals who live on theisland do not practice agriculture and rely on hunting and gathering. Many attempts have been made tocontact them but have been met with intense hostility. In 1771, a ship from the East India Companysaw lights on the shore ofNorth Sentinel Island but did not investigate further. In 1867, an Indian merchant ship wasforced to land onthe island due to heavy monsoons.After spending three days there, the crew was attacked with a barrageof arrows. They defended themselves with basic weapons until the RoyalNavy came to their rescue. In 1880, the British returned to theisland and found a deserted village.They kidnapped six Sentinelese natives, but all became ill when exposed to theoutside world. In 2018, an American Christianmissionary visited theisland to convert the indigenous people. He encountered two armed Sentinelesewho approached him aggressively. Despitewarning shots, one of which struck his Bible, the missionary continuedapproaching them, expressing love and religious beliefs. He was shot with arrows andburied on the beach, with his body still unrecovered. -- 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]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/248986279.2959228.1695279926810%40mail.yahoo.com.
