---------- Forwarded message --------- From: 'N Sekar' via iyer123 <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Nov 6, 2023, 8:30 PM Subject: [iyer123] Re: [KeralaIyers] CULTURAL QA 11-2023-06 To: <[email protected]>, Iyer <[email protected]>, Gopa4411 <[email protected]>, Rangarajan T.N.C. <[email protected]>, Chittanandam V. R. <[email protected]>, Mathangi K. Kumar < [email protected]>, Yeddanapudi Markandeyulu <[email protected]>
Thanks Sri G K. Answer to Q 1 teaches a well known, valuable lesson - you have to put in effort to achieve anything. As the saying goes: "No Pain No Gain". Q 3: I heard in an Upanyasam that Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mantra is a very simple but powerful mantra and that's why it is called " Maha Mantra". N Sekar Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> On Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers <[email protected]> wrote: *CULTURAL QA 11-2023-06* *All the BELOW QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 06-11-2023.* *QUORA ANSWERS NEED NOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.* *Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 06-11-2023.* *Q1 What is a life changing lesson from a father to his son?* *A1 Kaushal,Jun 12* *COWS DON'T GIVE MILK* *A father used to say to his children when they were young: -When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that he should not reveal it to his brothers.* *-The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Asked the boy incredulously. As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. You have to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corral full 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 or you don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVE milk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "I wish, I ask..... I obtain."* *'They have been accustomed to get whatever 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 one does. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort creates frustration."* *So, share with your children from a young age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that the government, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give them everything they need in life.* *Remember -* *"Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it." * *My note- I have read elsewhere, the cows in the wild produces only so much milk which the calf can drink. It is our type of feeding, cows produce more milk, which we can milk. If the calf drink all the milk the present day cows domesticated, it may die ( I recollect the discussion in Engae brahmanan in jaya TV)* *Q2 Is it harder to take off or land a plane?* *A2 Erika Fernandez,Experience in Aviation FieldJul 7* *Landing a plane is generally considered to be more difficult than taking off. This is because the pilot has to slow the plane down to a safe landing speed while also keeping it aligned with the runway. If the pilot does not do this correctly, the plane could crash.* *Taking off is also challenging, but it is generally considered to be less risky than landing. This is because the pilot has more control over the plane when it is taking off. * *The pilot can use the throttle to increase the plane's speed and lift to get it off the ground. If the pilot does not do this correctly, the plane could stall and crash.* *Pilots must be able to land the plane safely in a variety of conditions, including at night, in bad weather, and with a full load of passengers.* *Q3 Which is the most effective and powerful mantra of Lord Krishna for overcoming problems of life?* *A3 Aditi Pathak, Author and Servant of Lord Krishna9h* *The most effective and powerful mantra of Lord Krishna for overcoming problems of life is the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. It is 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 most powerful because it contains 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 compassion and love for humanity.* *Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra can help us to overcome problems of life in a number of ways. First, it can help us to purify our minds and hearts. When our minds and hearts are pure, we are better able to make clear decisions and to deal with challenges in a positive way.* *Second, chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra can help us to connect with our inner Krishna. Our inner Krishna is our 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 Krishna Mahamantra 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 to see the good in all people, and we are able to find hope even in the darkest of times.* *If you are facing problems in your life, I encourage you to start chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. It is a powerful tool that can help you to overcome any obstacle and to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.* *My note- It can be chanted also as Rama mantra* *Hare Rama hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare* *Hare Krishna, hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna hare harae* *Q4 Why didn't Greeks and Romans wear pants? Why didn't they like them or why did they consider pants barbarian clothing?* *A4 Patrick S,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 lower body garments. Surprisingly, pants were not particularly popular among these ancient Mediterranean societies, and the reasons behind this sartorial choice are indeed intriguing.* *To understand why the Greeks and Romans eschewed pants, we need to delve into the historical and cultural factors that shaped their fashion choices* *. First and foremost, both societies developed in warmer climates, where the weather was generally milder compared to the cold winters of northern Europe or Central Asia. As such, their clothing options were adapted to suit the prevailing weather conditions.* *In the ancient Mediterranean, tunics and robes were the prevailing attire for men and women alike. The Greeks, known for their love of athleticism and physical activities, preferred to wear loose-fitting garments that allowed for ease of movement. The chiton, a simple rectangular tunic fastened at the shoulders with pins or brooches, was a staple in Greek clothing. Similarly, the Romans favored the tunica, a garment derived from the Greek chiton, which was typically knee-length and worn by both genders.* *The absence of pants in ancient Greek and Roman fashion can also be attributed to cultural factors. These societies valued distinct social hierarchies and norms, and clothing played a crucial role in reinforcing these divisions. Pants were associated with the barbarian cultures of the north, such as the Celts and Germanic tribes, who were seen as uncivilized by the Greeks and Romans. Consequently, wearing pants would have been perceived as a departure from the established social order and an embrace of foreign customs.* *Additionally, the association of pants with horse-riding further contributed to their exclusion from everyday attire in ancient Greece and Rome. Horseback riding was primarily associated with military campaigns and warfare, and the Greeks and Romans, while skilled in combat, did not place the same emphasis on cavalry as some other ancient cultures. 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 “Silk Road”,AI Expert Sep 30* *We are not alone in our bodies. We have trillions of microorganisms living inside us, mostly in our gut.* *These are called the microbiome, and they help us digest food, make vitamins, fight infections, and do all kinds of cool stuff.* *When we are born we get their first dose of bacteria from our mothers, either through the birth canal or through breast milk. These bacteria help shape our immune system and metabolism.* *As we grow up, we get exposed to more bacteria from the environment, the food we 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 determining what kind of bacteria live in our gut.* *Different foods feed different microbes, and some foods can even change the composition and function of our microbiome.* *For example, eating more fiber-rich foods can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.* *Eating more processed foods, on the other hand, can favor harmful bacteria that produce toxins and cause inflammation.* *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 gut balance after an antibiotic treatment.* *Some changes are bad, like when we get an infection or a chronic disease that disrupts our gut harmony.* *Q7 Strictly in terms of evolution, why are children able to conceive at 12 or 13, but forbidden to until significantly later in life? Is that just social mandate, or is there a scientific reason?* *A7 Yvonne Thompson,7h* *WE NEED TO HAVE THE HOURGLASS or you die… before you get a chance to live…* *The growth hormones are still fusing and shifting the body and many of us don’t get our adult hip structure for years after first period.* *Pregnancy, literally diverts everything to the baby, and geopardizes the mother, no mater the species.. placental development, makes it easier for the mother to go get food, but it also means that our nutrient requirements double or tripple, while simultaneously wreaking havoc with our hormones and squashing our stomachs, leaving us in a state of anemia potential pregnancy related diabetes and so on… and, if our hips aren’t ready, the baby can’t come out.. when the baby can’t come out… it can kill us.. everything about pregnancy… can kill us….* *so yes.. there is a reason for not having sexual relation till the kid that hasn’t finished grade school…* *Q7 What are some examples of humility you have seen in a person?* *A7 Tiksha Rohilla, Screenwriter, Digital Creator, Author2y* *It was my first day at college, I was going through the documentation process, after everything I went to the nearby garden just to relieve off the pressure when I saw a woman.* *She was attired in a maroon saree with a short braid with a rose flower tucked inside.* *She was eating dal chawal with hands from a tiffin box. After she finished, she called me saying “Amma, do you have water"* *I nodded a yes, and gave her the water and started talking about the college.* *I made up this thought inside my mind, she's a sanitation worker here in college, because she was sitting on the grass, and eating through hands.* *I talked about only my stuff, the rules, the timings and the environment here, and she kept talking to me with extreme humility, answering all my questions.* *After a month, this February my classes begin and I saw her in the Pedodontics department, I saw some senior students were greeting her as “Good morning Ma'am"* *She was a Doctor, blessed with the tags of MBBS and MD.* *I was blown away, I thought she was a simple sanitation worker here* *Her dark skin tone, very simple saree and eating normal dal chawal on the grasscover had nothing to do with her qualifications.* *She answered all my questions and didn't brag about her position or anything, she kept smiling with love.* *I went to her and greeted, however I didn't tell her about my first thought about her, and this episode changed many things about opinions in my mind.* *First impression can be very decieving.* -- On Facebook, please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/keralaiyerstrust We are now on Telegram Mobile App also, please join Pattars/Kerala Iyers Discussions: https://t.me/PattarsGroup Kerala Iyers Trust Decisions only posts : https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrust Kerala Iyers Trust Group for Discussions: https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrustGroup --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "KeralaIyers" group. 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