CULTURAL QA11-2023-06 All the BELOW QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 06-11-2023.
QUORA ANSWERS NEEDNOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. Compiled and posted by R. GopalaKrishnan, 80, on 06-11-2023. Q1 What is a life changing lesson from a father to his son? A1 Kaushal,Jun12 COWS DON'T GIVE MILK A father used to say to his childrenwhen they were young: -When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you thesecret of life. One daywhen the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret oflife. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that heshould not reveal it to his brothers. -The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Askedthe boy incredulously. As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. Youhave to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corralfull of manure, tie the tail, hobble the legs of the cow, sit on the stool,place the bucket and do the work yourself. That is the secret of life, the cow does not give milk. You milk her oryou don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVEmilk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "Iwish, I ask..... I obtain." 'They have been accustomed to getwhatever they want the easy way...But no, life is not a matter of wishing,asking and obtaining. The things that one receives are the effort of what onedoes. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort createsfrustration." So, share with your children from ayoung age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that thegovernment, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give themeverything they need in life. Remember - "Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it." My note- I have read elsewhere, the cowsin the wild produces only so much milk which the calf can drink. It is our typeof feeding, cows produce more milk, which we can milk. If the calf drink allthe milk the present day cows domesticated, it may die ( I recollect the discussionin Engae brahmanan in jaya TV) Q2 Is it harder to take off or land a plane? A2 ErikaFernandez,Experience in Aviation FieldJul 7 Landing a plane is generallyconsidered to be more difficult than taking off. This is because the pilothas to slow the plane down to a safe landing speed while also keeping italigned with the runway. If the pilot does not do thiscorrectly, the plane could crash. Taking off is also challenging, but it isgenerally considered to be less risky than landing. This is because the pilot has more control over the plane when it istaking off. The pilot can use the throttle toincrease the plane's speed and lift to get it off the ground. If the pilot doesnot do this correctly, the plane could stall and crash. Pilotsmust be able to land the plane safely in a variety of conditions, including atnight, in bad weather, and with a full load of passengers. Q3 Which is the most effective and powerful mantra of LordKrishna for overcoming problems of life? A3 AditiPathak, Author and Servant of Lord Krishna9h The most effective and powerfulmantra of Lord Krishna for overcoming problems of life is the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Itis a simple mantra that can be chanted by anyone, regardless of their age,religion, or culture. The Hare Krishna Mahamantra is: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare This mantra is said to be the mostpowerful because itcontains the names of the two most popular avatars of Vishnu: Krishna and Rama.Vishnu is the preserver deity in Hinduism, and he is known for his compassionand love for humanity. Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantracan help us to overcome problems of life in a number of ways. First, it canhelp us to purify our minds and hearts. When our minds and hearts are pure, weare better able to make clear decisions and to deal with challenges in apositive way. Second, chanting the Hare KrishnaMahamantra can help us to connect with our inner Krishna. Our inner Krishna isour divine self, and it is the source of our strength, courage, and wisdom.When we connect with our inner Krishna, we are able to overcome any obstacle. Third, chanting the Hare KrishnaMahamantra can help us to awaken the dormant love of God within our hearts.When we love God, we are able to see the world with new eyes. We are able tosee the good in all people, and we are able to find hope even in the darkest oftimes. If you are facing problems in your life, I encourage you to startchanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. It is a powerful tool that can helpyou to overcome any obstacle and to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Mynote- It can be chanted also as Ramamantra Hare Rama hare Rama, Rama Rama HareHare Hare Krishna, hare Krishna, KrishnaKrishna hare harae Q4 Why didn't Greeks and Romans wear pants? Why didn't theylike them or why did they consider pants barbarian clothing? A4 PatrickS,I love history19h The ancient Greeks and Romans,despite their flourishing civilizations and remarkable contributions to art,literature, philosophy, and governance, had a distinct fashion preference when it came to lowerbody garments. Surprisingly, pants were not particularly popular amongthese ancient Mediterranean societies, and the reasons behind this sartorialchoice are indeed intriguing. To understand why the Greeks and Romans eschewed pants, we need to delveinto the historical and cultural factors that shaped their fashion choices .First and foremost, both societies developed in warmer climates, where theweather was generally milder compared to the cold winters of northern Europe orCentral Asia. As such, theirclothing options were adapted to suit the prevailing weather conditions. In the ancient Mediterranean, tunicsand robes were the prevailing attire for men and women alike. The Greeks, known for their love ofathleticism and physical activities, preferred to wear loose-fitting garmentsthat allowed for ease of movement. The chiton, a simple rectangular tunicfastened at the shoulders with pins or brooches, was a staple in Greekclothing. Similarly, the Romans favored the tunica, a garment derived from theGreek chiton, which was typically knee-length and worn by both genders. The absence of pants in ancient Greek and Roman fashion can also beattributed to cultural factors. These societies valued distinctsocial hierarchies and norms, and clothing played a crucial role in reinforcingthese divisions. Pantswere associated with the barbarian cultures of the north, such as the Celts andGermanic tribes, who were seen as uncivilized by the Greeks and Romans.Consequently, wearing pants would have been perceived as a departure from theestablished social order and an embrace of foreign customs. Additionally, the association of pantswith horse-riding further contributed to their exclusion from everyday attirein ancient Greece and Rome. Horseback riding was primarily associated withmilitary campaigns and warfare, and the Greeks and Romans, while skilled incombat, did not place the same emphasis on cavalry as some other ancientcultures. Consequently,pants remained primarily functional garments for soldiers and horsemen,rather than fashionable items for everyday wear. Q5 Where does the bacteria in our digestive tract come from? A5 “SilkRoad”,AI Expert Sep 30 We are not alone in ourbodies. We have trillions of microorganisms living inside us, mostly in ourgut. These are called the microbiome, andthey help us digest food, make vitamins, fight infections, and do all kinds ofcool stuff. When we are born we get theirfirst dose of bacteria from our mothers, either through the birth canal orthrough breast milk. These bacteria help shape our immune system andmetabolism. Aswe grow up, we get exposed to more bacteria from the environment, the foodwe eat, the people we interact with, and even the air we breathe. Some of these bacteria stick around and become part of our microbiome,while others just pass through. Our diet plays a big role in determiningwhat kind of bacteria live in our gut. Different foods feed differentmicrobes, and some foods can even change the composition and function of ourmicrobiome. For example, eating morefiber-rich foods can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that produceshort-chain fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Eating more processed foods, on theother hand, can favor harmful bacteria that produce toxins and causeinflammation. Our microbiome is not static, though.It can change over time depending on our lifestyle, health conditions,medications, and age. Some changes are good, like when we take probiotics to restore our gutbalance after an antibiotic treatment. Some changes are bad, like when we get an infection or a chronic disease thatdisrupts our gut harmony. Q7 Strictly in terms of evolution, why are children able toconceive at 12 or 13, but forbidden to until significantly later in life? Isthat just social mandate, or is there a scientific reason? A7 YvonneThompson,7h WE NEED TO HAVE THE HOURGLASS or youdie… before you get a chance to live… The growth hormones are still fusingand shifting the body and many of us don’t get our adult hip structure foryears after first period. Pregnancy,literally diverts everything to the baby, and geopardizes the mother, nomater the species.. placental development, makes it easier for the mother to goget food, but it also means that our nutrient requirements double or tripple,while simultaneously wreaking havoc with our hormones and squashing ourstomachs, leaving us in a state of anemia potential pregnancy related diabetesand so on… and, if ourhips aren’t ready, the baby can’t come out.. when the babycan’t come out… it can kill us.. everything about pregnancy… can kill us…. so yes.. there is a reason for not havingsexual relation till the kid that hasn’t finished grade school… Q7 What are some examples of humility you have seen in aperson? A7 TikshaRohilla, Screenwriter, Digital Creator, Author2y It was my first day at college, I was going through thedocumentation process, after everything I went to the nearby garden just torelieve off the pressure when I saw a woman. She was attired in a maroon sareewith a short braid with a rose flower tucked inside. She was eating dal chawal with handsfrom a tiffin box. Aftershe finished, she called me saying “Amma, do you have water" Inodded a yes, and gave her the water and started talking about the college. I made up this thought inside mymind, she's a sanitation worker here in college, because shewas sitting on the grass, and eating through hands. I talked about only my stuff, therules, the timings and the environment here, and she kept talking to me withextreme humility, answeringall my questions. After a month, this Februarymy classes begin and I saw her in the Pedodontics department, I saw some seniorstudents were greeting her as “Good morning Ma'am" She was a Doctor, blessed withthe tags of MBBS and MD. I was blown away, I thought she was asimple sanitation worker here Herdark skin tone, very simple saree and eating normal dal chawal on thegrasscover had nothing to do with her qualifications. She answered all my questions anddidn't brag about her position or anything, she kept smiling with love. I went to her and greeted, however Ididn't tell her about my first thought about her, and this episode changed many things about opinions in mymind. First impression can be verydecieving. -- 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/2034538684.2404607.1699279709656%40mail.yahoo.com.
