CULTURAL QA 10-2023-17A 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 byR. Gopala krishnan, on 17-10-2023 Q1 Why do birds and planes not fly above the Jagannath Temple ofPuri? A1 Sushil Kumar, Former Assistant Manager at IOCL PETROL(2007–2019)Jul 31 There are two main reasonswhy birds and planes do not fly above the Jagannath Temple of Puri: Religious beliefs: According to Hindu mythology, thetemple is guarded by Garuda, the king of birds. Itis believed that Garuda would attack any bird that flies over the temple,so birds avoid doing so out of respect. There is also a beliefthat the Nilachakra, awheel made of eight metals that is placed on top of the temple, emits apowerful energy that prevents birds from flying over it. Scientific reasons: The temple is located in a coastalarea, and the winds arevery strong at high altitudes. This makes it difficult for birds to fly over the temple,and it is also dangerous for planes. Additionally, the temple is aUNESCO World Heritage Site, and there are regulations in place that prohibitflying over it. In reality, it is likelythat a combination of both religious and scientific reasons contribute to thefact that birds and planes do not fly over the Jagannath Temple of Puri. Here are some additional details about each of these reasons: Religious beliefs: The belief that Garuda guards thetemple is based on the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In the epic, Garuda isdescribed as a giant eagle who is the mount of Vishnu, the supreme god inHinduism. Garuda is said to be a fierce warrior who would attack anyone whotried to harm Vishnu or his temples. Scientific reasons: The strong winds at highaltitudes near the temple are caused by the monsoon winds that blow from theBay of Bengal. These winds can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour,which is too strong for most birds to fly in. Additionally, the temple islocated on a hill, which adds to the wind speed. The regulations thatprohibit flying over the temple are in place to protect the temple and itssurroundings. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means that it isof great cultural and historical significance. The regulations also help toensure the safety of people who visit the temple. Q2 Sri Krishna was younger than Balarama, then why according toHindu customs, Krishna became the king of Mathura and Dwarika and not Balarama? A2 Bhanu Kiran, Exploring ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma2y The question is wrong. BothKrishna and Balarama were never the kings of Dwarka. It was Ugrasena who was ruling Dwarka allthe time. Evenduring the collapse of Dwarka, Ugrasena was still ruling it. Ugrasena was the maternalgrandfather of Krishna. Here is a quote from MausalaParva of Mahabharat where Ugrasena was taking a decision about what to do withthe curse given to the Yadavas. The fact was duly reportedto the king. In greatdistress of mind, the king(Ugrasena) causedthat iron bolt to be reduced into fine powder. Men were employed, Oking, to cast that powder into the sea. At the command of Ahuka, of Janarddana,of Rama, and of the high-souled Vabhru, it was, again, proclaimed throughoutthe city that from that day, among all the Vrishnis and the Andhakas no oneshould manufacture wines and intoxicating spirits of any kind, and that whoeverwould secretly manufacture wines and spirits should be impaled alive with allhis kinsmen. Through fear of the king, and knowing that it was the command ofRama also of unimpeachable deeds, all the citizens bound themselves by a ruleand abstained from manufacturing wines and spirits.[1] After Dwarka was submerged in sea, citizens weretransferred to Indraprasta and great grandson of Krishna named Vajra was namedas the king. Krishna is called asDwarkadhish since he established this city tosafeguard people from the attacks of Jarasandha. In Gujarat, there is a templecalled “Shree Dwarkadhish Temple” which is dedicated to Krishna. My note- In that casewhen Arjuna and Duryodhana met Lord Krishna asking help in the war,as requestedby Duryodhana, how Krishna gives all the army to him? Learntmembers may please respond. Q3 What is a good cow joke? A3 Gopalkrishna Vishwanath, I know lots of them. But most can't benarrated without spoiling my good name.Jun 12 I will start by narrating the very old “You have two cows” joke.Then Iwill tell you the latest additions to that joke that I read only today. It was shared with me on social media. I don’t know theoriginal source or sources. Sit back and enjoy thisone if you haven’t already read it. Communism: You have two cows.Thestate takes both and gives you some milk. Socialism: You have two cows. Yougive one to your neighbor. Fascism: You have two cows.TheState takes both and sells you some milk. Bureaucratism: You have two cows.Thestate takes both, shoots one, milks the other and throws the milk away. Traditional Capitalism: You have two cows. You sell one and buy abull. Your herd multiplies and the economy grows. You sell the cows and retireon the income. Venture Capitalism: You have two cows.You sellthreeof them to your publicly listed company using letters of credit openedby your brother-in-law at the bank and then execute a debt/equity swap with anassociated general offer so that you get all your four cows back with atax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of 6 cowsare transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly ownedby the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all the seven cows back toyour listed company. The annual report says that the company owns 8 cows withan option on one more. An Italian corporation: You have two cows.Youdon’t know where they are, so you decide to have lunch. A French Corporation: You have two cows.You go on strike organize a riot andblock road, because you want three cows. An Iraqi Corporation: Everyone thinks you have lotsof cows. You tell them that you have none. Nobodybelieves you and so they bomb the crap out of you and invade your country. Youstill have no cows but at least you are now a democracy. A British Corporation: You have two cows.But both are mad. An Irish Corporation: You have two cows.But one of them is a horse. An American Corporation: You have two cows. You sell one and force the other toproduce the milk of 4 cows. Later you hire a consultant toanalyze why the cow has died. An Australian Corporation: You have two cows.Businessseems pretty good. Youclose the office and go for a few beers to celebrate. A Greek Corporation: You have two cows,borrowed from French and German banks.You eat both of them. The bank calls to collecttheir milk but you cannot deliver and so you call the IMF. The IMF loans you twocows. You eat both of them. The bank and the IMF call to collect theircows/milk. You are outgetting a haircut. A Swiss Corporation: You have 5000 cows. None of them belong to you. Youcharge the owners for storing them. A Chinese corporation: You have two cows. Youhave 300 people milking them. You claim that you have full employment and highbovine productivity. Youarrest the newsman who reported the real situation. An Indian Corporation: You have two cows. You worship them! Q4 What's something about the Pacific Ocean that a lot of peopledon't know about? A4 Sangram Sagar,Blogger, Content Writer Oct 10 Paradoxical Prowess: The Pacific Ocean, despite its tranquil name,stands as the most agitated and dynamic ocean on our planet. Profound Depths: Plummeting to a staggering 11,000meters, the Pacific boasts the title of the Earth'sdeepest ocean. Volcanic Dominance: Over 70% of the world'svolcanoes find their home within the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean's basin. Underwater Museums: Surprisingly, the Pacific Ocean harbors more historicalartifacts beneath its waves than the most renowned museums on land. Island Havens: With a count surpassing 25thousand islands, the Pacific is a mosaic of diverselandscapes and cultures. Blue Majesty: Within its azuredepths, the Pacifichosts the largest creature on Earth—the majestic Blue Whale. Submerged Giants: Off the coast of Japan lies thelargest volcano globally, stretching an impressive 1600 km and submerged 1980meters below the water's surface. Q5 Is ibuprofen bad for the kidneys? A5 Munyaradzi Chakweva. Jr, Medical Student & Life Coach21h First and foremost, it’simportant to understand that ibuprofen does have the potential to harmyour kidneys, especially if you take too much or have existing health issues. For example, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history ofheart disease are at a higher risk of developing kidney damage ifthey take ibuprofen in large doses. The same is true for long-term use. That said, many studieshave failed to find a link between ibuprofen and kidney injury. A 2021systematic review that included more than 10,000 patients found no convincingevidence that ibuprofen harms the kidneys in healthy adults. Likewise, the World HealthOrganization has stated that there’s no clear evidence that ibuprofen harms thekidneys. So, is ibuprofen bad for thekidneys? From the available evidence, it wouldappear that the answer is no. As long as you take ibuprofen asdirected and don’t have any existing health conditions, it’s safe to take. Ofcourse, if you have any concerns, it’s best to consult your doctor. It’s important to bemindful of the fact that there is evidence that long-term use or high doses ofibuprofen can cause kidney damage. Therefore, if you’retaking ibuprofen, it’s best to only take it as prescribed and to consult yourdoctor if you have any concerns. As of 2023, there is noclear evidence that ibuprofen harms the kidneys in healthy adults when taken asdirected. My note- Doctors advise to takeparacetemol only in limited quantity in extreme conditions to diabetics. -- 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/676355070.1253521.1697553065041%40mail.yahoo.com.
