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Quora answers neednot be 100% correct answers. Compiled and posted by R.Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 01-11-2023. Q1 DidDraupadi like Nakul and Sahadev? A1 DeepakSurana, Entrepreneur and Author (2017–present)1y YesDraupadi loved Nakul and Sahadev a lot. She might have also had a softcorner for them as they were the youngest among the brothers (maybe her age) andnever got the due they actually deserved. The Vyas Mahabharat is full ofreferences which indicate how much she loved them. She gave birth to sons fathered bythem. She never protested againsttheir marriage with her. She lamentedfor them in front of Yudhishthir at the beginning of the exile. She sung their praises highly when Jaydrathasked her to identify them. Shelamented for them when she went to Bhim to get rid of Kichak. She always called Nakul as the most handsome, best swordsman, intelligent, devoted brother, one whokept knowledge of Dharma and Economics and a man with great memory. Similarly she always reserved her best praise for Sahadev and took special care of him during the exile. During a tough climb over a mountain,Draupadi fainted and fell. It was Nakul who ran to her andrescued her. Then along with Sahadev he pressed her feet, treated her andensured she was back to Normal. This cannot happen without mutual love. After all her sons were killed,Yudhishthir sent Nakul to get her. Perhaps, he knew that Nakul was the only onecapable to break such a horrific news to her. InShanti Parva she said that my 5 husbands are like five senses. I would have been happy even with one, getting 5 hasincreased my happiness 5 times. She never blamed them for hersufferings because she knew that, despite being powerful, they did not takemany decisions in the Pandava family as they were the youngest. People always talk about Arjun-Draupadi orBhim- Draupadi but for me Nakul-Draupadi was one of the best pair of that era. The most beautiful woman and the most handsome man. Thebest swordsman and the princess from Panchal. Wow. Both of them must have beena sight to behold. All points are based on Vyas Mahabharat GITA PRESS and BORI CE. Q2 Whatis the healthiest fruit to eat on an empty stomach? A2 NiharikaYadav,Reader | Writer | Gardener | Empath | Engineer | LearnerJul 10 What one eats on an empty stomach canhave a lasting effect on the overall well being of any individual. So, the first thing in morning has to be somethingnutritious, fulfilling and pleasing to the tongue. Fruits have a win-winsituation here, apart from being easy to include in diet, can you guess whatthe other best part is? There are so many options. Now the tough part is to choose fromthe variety, trust me, been there, done that. The healthiest fruit one can eat on anempty stomach can vary from person-to-person. Welive in such a wide beautiful world with different climate zones and besidesthis age and health history are also crucial deciding factors. Butthere is this one fruit admired by nutritionists, yoga experts, holistic healthpractitioners and almost everyone.It is PAPAYA and here are the reasons why? All year round availability - Asia has been the leading papaya producing region, accounting for 51% ofthe global production in 2011, followed by South America (20%), Africa (11%),the Caribbean (9%) and Central America (9%). Gentle on the stomach - The magic is in theenzymes papain, a natural digestive enzyme that breaks up foods and soothes thestomach by promoting a healthy acidic environment. Regulates bowel movement - An important key factoras in morning our bodies are in detoxification mode and papaya can help to keepthe intestines spick and span. This is just the tip of the icebergas the health benefits are numerous. GUAVA is another excellent choice after papaya and then comes WATERMELON. I framed this answer with respect tothe audience your question covers and tried keeping it concise and to thepoint. It is highly suggested to always start with introducingsmaller quantity of any new food in your diet. In case of an individualsuffering from any allergic diseases irrespective of the age, it is best tofirst consult a medical practitioner. Q3 IfRig Veda says there is only one god, then who is the real god, Shiva or Vishnu? A3 AditiPathak, Author and Servant of LordKrishna Apr 22 According to the Rig Veda, there isonly one ultimate reality, known as Brahman or the Supreme Being. Thevarious deities in Hinduism are considered as manifestations or aspects of thisone ultimate reality. Shiva and Vishnu are two prominent deities inHinduism who represent different aspects of the Supreme Being. Shiva is often associated with theaspect of destruction and transformation, while Vishnuis associated with preservation and protection. However, both areconsidered as equally important and revered in Hinduism. It is important to note that theconcept of a single, all-encompassing God in Hinduism is not the same as themonotheistic concept in Abrahamic religions, which emphasizes the exclusivityof one God over all others. InHinduism, the various deities are seen as complementary aspects of the oneultimate reality, and worship of one deity does not preclude worship of others.Ultimately, the choice of which deity to worship is a matter of personalpreference and spiritual inclination. Q4 Whycan't we dig deeper than 12.2 km into the Earth? A4 ChrisSeymour,Former Mining Engineer (1983–2000)Updated 1y I have travelled to about 3.5 kilometers beneath the surface at the WesternDeeps mine in South Africa. The problems of going deeper were obvious. We had to descend three separateshafts to reach the face, which took over an hour. Shafts are limited to about 2,500 meters depth becausethe weight of the wire rope holding the man-carrying cage exceeds the strengthof the rope. Even to reach that depth it is necessary to have a taperedrope. The rock temperature was over 60 degrees C(140 degrees F). The mine pumped thousands of tons of slurried ice down themine every day in order to maintain the air temperaturesat workable levels. Such depths are only possible becausethe rock surrounding the gold reefs is very strong. However the rock is subject to immense stress. Sometimesit breaks explosively in a ‘rockburst’. A month earlier arockburst had killed three miners. The workings at the Mponeng shaft atthat mine have now reached 4.2 kilometers below the surface. The Russians drilled (not dug) adeeper hole at the Kola Superdeep hole. They had planned to go to 15kilometers but stopped at 12.26 kilometers because the rock at 180 degrees C was hotter thanexpected. In a 23 cm (9 inch) wide hole it is not possible to pump downenough drilling fluid to keep the drill head cool. Drilling so deep is tedious andexpensive. Pulling out the 600 or so drill pipes in the string is verytime-consuming every time the drill head needs replacing. Maintaining as straight a hole as possible when it is12,000 meters long but only 23 centimeters wide is difficult. Too many turnsand kinks in the hole cause unsustainable friction and forces on the drillpipe. The temperature of the rock causesdifficulties with drill fluid chemistry and degrades the strength of the drilling head and the drill pipe. The same problem of supporting theweight of the pipe occurs and the hole must be tapered. In short a hole to a depth of 12kilometers pushes drilling technology to the limit. In 1994 the Germans drilled a hole to9100 meters using this rig: The picture comes from this sitehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/215754446_The_German_Continental_Deep_Drilling_Program_KTB_-_Overview_and_Major_Results . The article has more informationabout why it’s so difficult to drill deep holes. In a comment someone suggested using aTunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to open a spiral ramp down which vehicles could bedriven. TBMs used to make spiral ramps are quite common inmining, but there are many practical difficulties usingthem beyond about 1500 metre depth. Typically 10% is about the steepest grade that can beachieved. To get to 12 kilometre depth, you would need to excavate a120 kilometre long tunnel.Many kilometres of this would be through rock at temperatures above 100degrees C. Disposing of the huge heat load would be difficult. Then the rock at12 kilometres depth is under a pressure of about 45,000 psi. At these pressuresit will break into the cavity, perhaps explosively. Of course TBMs typicallyhave a support system immediately behind them. However necessarily there is anunsupported section. The face itself cannot be supported because the TBM isdigging into it. Behind the face there is some length which is not yetsupported. Q5 Whichanimal the anaconda can't kill? A5 WadiyatNarjis, Aug 3 Theanaconda, one of the largest snakes in the world, is a formidable predator thatcan overpower and kill a wide range of animals.However, there are some species that may be able to defend themselveseffectively against an anaconda, making it difficult for the snake to killthem. Some examples include: Adult crocodiles: Large crocodiles have powerful jaws,armor-like scales, and formidable strength, making them a challenging prey itemfor anacondas. An anaconda would likely have difficulty subduing and killing afully grown crocodile. Adult elephants: Adult elephants are massive and have thick, tough skin that provides them with a strongdefense against predators. An anaconda would not be able to constrict anelephant and is unlikely to pose a serious threat to it. -- 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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