CULTURAL QA 10202317
Q1 How did God Shiva get his trident? How did he lose it?
KR: Siva Trishul: I thought the valuable Trishulam is rolled out
in answer as meaningless. Siva never lost he trident at any time. The view
on Sive from Sanskrit and Tamil will be useful.
II Symbology of Trisula (the trident) Nampi Arurar and Mythology
Shiva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shiva#shaivism> is said
to hold the “*Trisula
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/trishula#shaivism>*” or trident in
His hand <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hand#hinduism>. This
*trisula* is traced sometime to the universal symbol of a cross or a
*svastic*. In the engraved seals of the Mohenjodaro
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mohenjo-daro#hinduism> and Harappa
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/harappa#history>, there are forms of
human faces with two inward bent horns and the head-dress. They are said to
be representations of divinity. An examination of these figures bring out
their similarity with the *trisula*. At Mamallapuram
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mamallapuram#purana>, such faces as
the crowning head of the *rathas
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ratha#purana>*, have been found lying
on the sands, nearby, by Longhurst. We are familiar with the “*Cakradevata*”
represented in a human form with a number of hands
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hand#hinduism>, round which, we find
the *cakra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/cakra#shaivism>*.
Similarly these forms found at Mamallapuram may be taken as ‘*Suladevata*’,
the personification of *Trisula*, where the central sphere appears as the
head, and the side spheres as horns. This representation is exactly like
the representation found at
Mohenjodaro and Harappa. Such personification of other weapons are referred
to by the old commentators.
This weapon of destruction, so frightful, has been transformed into a
weapon of love. The story of *Andhakasura
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/andhakasura#shaivism>* and the part
the *trisula* played therein, have been mentioned in a different place. The
*trisula* destroys all our obstructions towards redemption and salvation,
obstructions which are personified as demons.
The association of Shiva with the *Trisula* is found in the *Cankam
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/cankam#history>* works themselves.
The invocatory verse of *Akananuru
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/akananuru#hinduism>* speaks of
the “*Muvay
vel*”—‘the three mouthed spear’ which is no other than the trident. What is
considered to be the invocatory verse of ‘*Patirru-p pattu
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pattu#purana>* quoted by
Naccinarkkiniyar mentions the very word ‘*Sulam*’ and speaks of Shiva
as “*Teriya
sulam pititta cutarppatai-k katavul*”—‘the Lord of Time, of resplendent
weapons holding the clear trident’. This trident is the characteristic
weapon of *Sakti <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shakti#shaivism>* and
in the ‘*Vettuvar
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vettuvar#hinduism> vari
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vari#purana>*’ of *Cilappatikaram
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/silappadikaram#hinduism>*, we find
this emphasized.
Arurar’s reference to this trident in connection with *Andhakasura* has
already been mentioned. The form of *Mahisasura
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahishasura#purana> mardhani*, so
beautifully sculptured at Mamallapuram and in Kailasanatha
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kailasanatha#shaivism> temple
represents the heroic use of this trident by the Mother Goddess. The
sculptures of Kailfisanatha temple represent Shiva holding the trident.
There are eleven references to *trisula*, the trident. Arurar calls
it “Sulam” from the root ‘sul’ to pierce. He calls it, “*Patai-t talai-c
culam” *—the head or the king of weapons. It is a threeheaded spear. The
spear-head is usually said to be in the form of a leaf and the three-headed
spear is naturally in the form of three leaves—“*Ilaikol culam”. *Therefore,
our poet calls this ‘*Culam’—“Muvilai* vel”. He calls it simply, “*Mupilai*”,
a metaphorical expression for the trident. The poet has formed out of this
a “*peyareccam*”—‘a relative participle with the genitive
significance’ —‘*muvilaiya
pantankan *and “*Muvilaiya pankaya* pa tan”. He also makes this “*Muvilaya*”
descriptive of ‘*Culam*’ in the phrase, “*Muvilaiya Culattinan” *The poet
speaks of its radiating rays of light, “*Katir muvilaiya” *Its destructive
aspect is also emphasized: “*Kollum muvilai* vel” —‘the trident which
kills’; “*Alaikol culam” *—‘the teasing trident’; and also “*Alaiyar Katir
muvilai” *Its swift movement is also referred to “*Virai-yar katir
muvilai” *—‘the light radiating trident full of swift movement’. It is made
of iron—“*Irumpuyarnta muvilaiya culattinan”. *That it is a weapon is also
clearly described by calling “*Pataittalai-c culam” *and “*Culappatai”. *The
Lord is catching hold of it in one of His hands, “*Culam parriya kaiyar” *It
is inside His palm —“*Ankaiyil muvilai vel” *He has the trident in His
hand—“*Kai-yir culamatutaiya”.*
The *trisula* is spoken of as the characteristic feature of Shiva and
the lady love speaks of Shiva as the Lord of the trident—“*Cula
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/cula#history>-p patai Adigal”.* The
trident is mentioned in juxtaposition to the heroic feat of the Lord
conquering ‘*Kalan*’ or ‘Yoma’ in one place, “*Kollum muvilai utaiyanai-k
kotiya kalanaiyum kumaittanai*”, In another place it is mentioned when
referring to the ‘*Pantaranka
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pantarankam#hinduism>*’ dance of
Shiva. It is also mentioned in *Andhakasura samhara
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samhara#shaivism>—“Irul mevum
Andhakanmel tiriculam paicci” *which we have already referred to. In other
places it is difficult to say to what particular *murtas
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/murta#hinduism>* the *culam* is
referred to.
We have been noticing that descriptions of Shiva being made
applicable to *Sakti*. In one place, it is possible to interpret the
trident as being held by *Gangadevi*, a *Sakti* of the Lord.
Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā (b): Rudra’s weapons
Rudra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rudra#shaivism> is the wielder
of a sword, a quiver. He is designated as *Tīkṣṇeṣu* or the possessor of
sharp arrows. He is known as *Āyudhin* or one who is armed with weapons
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/weapon#hinduism>. He is praised as
*Svāyudha* and *Sudhanvan
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sudhanvan#purana>*.[ namo niṣaṅgiṇe
ceṣumate ca namastīkṣṇeṣave cāyudhine ca namaḥ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nama#shaivism> svāyudhāya ca
sudhanvane ca || Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vajasaneyisamhita#hinduism>, 16.36]
The term *svāyudha* and *sudhanvan* are explained by Mahīdhara
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahidhara#shaivism> respectively
as: *śobhanamāyudhaṃ triśūlaṃ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/trishula#shaivism> yasya sa
svāyudhaḥ *And:*śobhanaṃ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shobhana#shaivism> dhanuḥ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dhanu#purana> pinākaṃ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pinaka#purana> yasya sa sudhanvā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sudhanva#purana>*. From Mahīdhara’s
commentary, it is clear that Rudra carries in his hands
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hand#hinduism> a beautiful trident
and a bow named *Pināka
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pinaka#purana>*. So, he is called
*Svāyudha* and *Sudhanvān* respectively. In another commentary of
*Vājasaneyisaṃhitā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vajasaneyisamhita#hinduism>*,
Mahīdhara construes the term *āyudha
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ayudha#shaivism>* as: *āyudhaṃ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ayudha#shaivism> triśūlādikam*. Here,
it is mentioned that the name of his bow is *Pināka [ parame vṛkṣam
āyudhaṃ nidhāya
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nidhaya#purana> kṛttiṃ
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kritti#purana> vasāna
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vasana#shaivism> ācara
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/acara#shaivism> pinākaṃ bibhradāgahi
|| Vājasaneyi
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vajasaneyi#purana>-saṃhitā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samhita#purana>, 16.51 ]* and the
thunderbolt is *Sṛka <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/srika#hinduism>*. He
is holding in his hands thousand shafts.[ sahasrāṇi sahasraśo bāhvostava
hetayaḥ | Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā, 16.53]
In the *Vājasaneyisaṃhitā*, as the lord of cattle Rudra is invoked for
the protection of the soma
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/soma#shaivism>-cow and the soma-cow
is addressed as *rudrā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rudra#shaivism>* in the context of
the Soma sacrifice. [ sā devi
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/devi#shaivism> devamacchehīndrāya
somamrudrastvāvartayatu svasti
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/svasti#history> somasakhā punarehi ||
vasvyasyaditirasyādityāsi rudrāsi candrāsi | bṛhaspatiṣṭvā sumne ramnātu
rudro vasubhirācake || Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā, 4.20; 21; Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shatapathabrahmana#hinduism>,
3.3.1.2]
TRIDENT is HIM and is never parted except some anecdote in some remote
puranas.
Q3 What is the difference between a venomous snake and a poisonous
snake?
KR Venomous and poisonous is so simple: Poison is a toxin that gets
into the body by inhaling, swallowing, or absorption through the skin.
Venomous: it's when the toxin is injected into you. Examples of this would
be a cobra that uses its fangs to inject venom, or a scorpion with its
stinger.
Q6 Why does the water from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans not mix?
KR Waters will only mix; we have to see wholly and not on surface
tension only. Ocean fronts are masses of surface water that have different
temperatures or salinity. Fronts out in the open ocean can be extremely
sharp, and they can sometimes come together in a way that looks like two
flavors of ice cream sitting next to each other in the carton. For us
landlubbers, the easiest place to see this is where two rivers flow
together, or better yet, where a river flows into the ocean. River water is
often very silty by the time it makes it to the ocean, giving it a
chocolate milk look, which contrasts sharply with the dark water of the
ocean it feeds into. Not only that, river water is fresh and ocean water is
salty, giving them different densities. If you're crossing over a bridge or
out in a boat, it might seem as if the river water remains separate from
the ambient water of the ocean. They are definitely going to mix eventually
— it might just take a day or two to blend completely.
There are places all over the world where fronts of waters come
together creating visible lines in the surface water. As with the fresh
waters from a river meeting and visibly tangling with the salty ocean
waters, fronts of different temperatures can create clear delineations in
the open ocean. For instance, at the equator, you find tropical instability
waves
<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1463500303000428:0>,
where colder waters from the north and south meet the bathwater of the
equator and create visible delineations in the water.
The waters of the Atlantic and Pacific definitely do mix
<https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/phoc/42/12/jpo-d-12-027.1.xml>,
and according to Warner, they may mix more than waters in most places in
the world's oceans. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is a band of water
that travels all the way around the globe, hugging pretty close to
Antarctica. It's got a pretty clear shot on its entire journey, with the
exception of the tight spot it has to squeeze through at Drake Passage.
This makes the waters of this particular spot in the ocean very turbulent.
But if there's a visible line in the water anywhere in the area, it most
likely has to do with waters of two different temperatures coming together:
"The water around Antarctica is colder than the water to the north. Probaby
what people think is delineating the Atlantic water from the Pacific water
is more likely a front that's delineating the colder water from Antarctica
from the warmer water in the north."
KR IRS 17 10 123
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 at 08:12
Subject: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 10-2023-17
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*CULTURAL QA 10-2023-17*
*All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 17-10- 2023.*
*Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers *
*.Compiled* *and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 17-10-2023*
*Q1 How did God Shiva get his trident? How did he lose it?*
*A1 Geeta Somnatha Kaimal,Former Content Writer.Jul 2*
*The heat of Sun fell on earth and one eighth part of the heat was reduced.
The craftsman Vishwakarma created Trishul from the fallen hot matter of Sun
and gifted to Lord Shiva. *
*The Trishul is the most powerful weapon in Hindu Mythology. Trishul
destroys evil and wars off negativity. Lord Shiva used his Trishul to kill
Demons or Asuras. The Trident of Lord Shiva can be stopped by himself or
Goddess Shakti,his better half. *
*Lord Shiva holds Trident or Trishul in the right hand which signifies:
Three States (Walking,Dreaming,Sleeping).Three Gunas (Rajas,
Tamas,Sattva).Trishul(Mind,Intellect,Ego).*
*Q2 How many litres of diesel does it take for a rail engine to go for
1 km of distance?*
*A2 Divy Ashish Kain,System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services
(company) (2016–present)Updated 5y*
*My father was a Loco Pilot in Indian Railways and now he is promoted to
CLI (Chief Loco Inspector)*
*I asked the same question to my father to which he replied-*
*The consumption of fuel in a Diesel Locomotive is not calculated on the
distance travelled but the time it is traveling for.*
*50 lts of diesel for 1 hour if the locomotive is** idling*
*100 lts per hour for running without load (i.e.** without coaches
connected to it)*
*400 lts per hour for running with load.*
*Q3 What is the difference between a venomous snake and a poisonous
snake?*
*A3 Wadiyat Narjis, May 15*
*The terms "venomous" and "poisonous" are often used interchangeably when
referring to snakes, but they actually have different meanings:*
*Venomous snakes inject venom into their prey or** predators using
specialized teeth or fangs. The venom is designed to subdue or kill the
prey and may also be used in self-defense. Venom is a type of toxin that is
specifically adapted for injection.*
*Poisonous snakes, on the other hand, secrete or store toxins in their skin
or flesh**. These toxins are not injected through bites or stings, but
rather must be ingested or absorbed through contact with the skin.
Poisonous snakes are often brightly colored or have distinctive patterns to
warn potential predators that they are dangerous.*
*In summary, venomous snakes use specialized teeth or fangs to inject
venom, while poisonous** snakes secrete or store toxins in their skin or
flesh, which must be ingested or absorbed through contact.*
*Q4 How Delhi got its name so?*
*A4 NABEELL KHAN, Lives in Indian National Capital Region Jan 28*
*India's capital, Delhi, has a long and fascinating history**. The city is
believed to have been built more than 3,000 years before and has been ruled
by several dynasties since then. The answer lies in past rulers and their
languages.*
* The name 'Delhi' comes from the Sanskrit word 'dilli' which means
'fortress' or 'enclosure'. This is due to the many forts built by various
rulers throughout its history. The first of these forts was built by Tomar,
Rajputs in the 11th century. Later, other dynasties such as the Mughals,
Marathas and the British added more forts to the Delhi landscape. It is
therefore evident that Delhi got its name from its strategic importance as
a fortress city in India's past. It was known by different names at
different times. There are several theories as to how the city came to be
known by its name.*
*One theory Indicates that the name "Delhi" comes from the Hindi word
"Dhilli", which means "loose earth".** This theory suggests that the name
refers to the location of the city on the banks of the Yamuna River, known
for its sandy soils.*
*Another theory tells that the name 'Delhi' comes from the Sanskrit word
'dhillika' which means** 'great power'. This theory suggests that the name
refers to the city's historical importance as a center of political and
cultural power. A third theory is that the name 'Delhi' is a combination of
two words, 'dill' and 'hai' - dill meaning heart and shark land. It means
the land of the heart.*
*Another theory is that the name "Delhi" comes** from a Rajput king named
"Dir" or "Dir," who is** said to have founded the city in the 12th century.
The exact origin of the name "Delhi" is unknown and may never be known with
certainty, but before it was finally known as "Delhi," it was known as
"Dillika," "Dili," etc. It is clear that the city has been known by various
names throughout history. *
*Q5 What are some of the best "fun facts" you have heard?*
*A5 Alex Ferman, Passionate Writer, CA (2013 - present)Oct 9*
*1. When it was decided to revive the Olympic Games after 1,500 years, the
first modern-era Olympics took place on April 6, 1896, in Athens.*
*2. When the stagecoaches were standard in the 1880s, the driver would
typically assign his passenger seat to an armed partner whose duty it was
to keep thieves away. Hence the expression “riding shotgun.”*
*3. During Walter Summerford’s life, he was struck by lightning and
survived three times. After his death, his gravestone was also struck by
lightning.*
*4. The FBI has struggled to hire hackers because applicants must not have
used cannabis in the last three years.*
*5. Most laughter isn’t because things are funny.*
*6. In starship trooper, the actors agreed to do the coed shower scene only
if the director got naked with them and he did.*
*7. In the Jurassic Park movies before the CGI is added, this is what the
velociraptors look like.*
*8. In Sweden, blood donors receive a text message when their blood is used
to save lives.*
*9. When in a group, pandas are collectively called** an “embarrassment.”*
*10. Hurricane Andrew, 1992: the Miami Zoo put 30 flamingos in a bathroom
to save them from the storm.*
*Q6 Why does the water from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans not mix?*
*A6 Sana Tariq,Expert Blogger at Blogger (product) (2019–present)11h*
*The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans don't mix due to a phenomenon called ocean
stratification**. *
*This occurs primarily because of differences in water temperature,
salinity, and density. These differences create a barrier preventing the
two oceans from easily mixing.*
*The Atlantic Ocean is saltier and warmer than the Pacific Ocean**. Warm
water is less dense and tends to stay on the surface, while cold water is
denser and sinks. In the Atlantic, warm, salty water near the surface forms
a barrier to the mixing of the deeper, colder waters. The Pacific Ocean, on
the other hand, has colder and less saline surface waters due to factors
like the presence of the cold Humboldt Current along the western coast of
South America.*
*This density difference acts as a natural barrier, preventing the easy
exchange of water between the two oceans. **While some mixing occurs at
certain points, such as the southern tip of South America, t**he overall
distinction between the Atlantic and Pacific waters remains due to these
differences in temperature and salinity.*
*Q7 What are some mind-blowing facts that sound unreal but are
actually true?*
*A7 Golam Rossul,SEO Specialist (2022–present)Sep 21*
*Mosquitoes have the ability to detect your blood** type. They bite Type-O
people twice as frequently as Type-A people.*
*Pineapple tastes sweeter after being salted.** Because it reduces the
bitterness of the pineapple, this is effective.*
*The gas from your farts may be reabsorbed and** come out of your mouth if
you hold it in long enough.*
*A cockroach can survive without its head for up to a week.*
*Additionally, despite your brain having trained itself to ignore it, you
technically always see your nose.*
*During the summer, the Eiffel Tower literally expands and slants away from
the sun.*
*Animals use the gravitational force to find direction.*
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