CULTURAL QA 12-2023-31
Dearfriends, Iwish you all a happy and prosperous new year 2024 All the below QA arefrom Quora DIGEST to me on 31-12-2023. Selected quora answers generallyinteresting are included .Still they need not be 100%correct answers. Compiled and posted by R.Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 31-12-2023. Q1 Did Gandhari see her sons any time during her lifetime? A1 BhanuKiran, Exploring ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma21h Once in her lifetime, Gandhariexperienced a special moment when she could see all her sons together. This happened 15 years afterthe Mahabharata war. Sage Vedavyasa, while bathing in thesacred Bhagirathi river, invoked the spirits of the departed warriors,including the hundred Kouravas. He gave divine eyesight to Gandhari and her husband Dhritarashtra,letting them see their children. The couple spent the whole nighttalking happily with their children. There were Karna and Duryodhana, andthe mighty car-warrior Sakuni, and the other children, endued with greatstrength, of Dhritarashtra, headed by Dussasana. There were the son ofJarasandha, and Bhagadatta, and Jalasandha of great energy, and Bhurisravas,and Sala, and Salya, and Vrishasena with his younger brother. There were princeLakshmana (the son of Duryodhana), and the son of Dhrishtadyumna, and all thechildren of Sikhandin, and Dhrishtaketu, with his younger brother. There wereAchala and Vrishaka, and the Rakshasa Alayudha, and Valhika, and Somadatta, andking Chekitana. These and many others, who for their number cannot beconveniently named, appeared on that occasion. All of them rose from the waters of the Bhagirathi, withresplendent bodies. Those kings appeared, each clad in that dress andequip with that standard and that vehicle which he had while fighting on thefield. All of them were now robed in celestial vestments and all had brilliantear-rings. They were free from all animosity and pride, and divested of wrathand jealousy. Gandharvas sang their praises, and bards waited on them, chantingtheir deeds. Robed in celestial vestments and wearing celestial garlands, eachof them was waited upon by bands of Apsaras. At that time, through thepuissance of his penances, the great ascetic, the son of Satyavati, gratifiedwith Dhritarashtra, gave him celestial vision. Endued with celestial knowledgeand strength, Gandhari of great fame saw all her children as also all that hadbeen slain in battle. Source: Mahabharata translation byKMG (Asramavasika Parva: Putradarsana Parva: Section XXXII) My note- Elsewhere I read onceGandhari asked Suyodhana to come after bath and appear naked so that she couldtransfer her thapobalam to her openingher eyes. However as guided by ,Narada, he wore cloth in the waist areaand appeared. Hence he had less strength in waist area. Q2 What doesn't impress you? A2 VijayaLakshmi, Retired Finance manager at Coal India Limited (A MaharatnaCompany)Updated 5y During my service period, there weretwo young men. Both werejovial, always cracking jokes. People would flock around themwherever they were. Let us name them as Ram and Shyam. Their typical style of talking usedto be like this: Shyam: (calling a passer by) “Heybrother, come here. I want to tell you how to earn a few lakh (one million=tenlakhs) rupees, very quickly.” The person would walk to Shyam’sseat.The person: (smiling) “OK tell me the secret.” Shyam: “If you take your slippers to themuseum and tell them that they belong to Indus Valley Civilization period, theywill believe you and pay you a hefty amount.” People sitting around Shyam wouldburst into laughter while the smile on the person wearing old slippersvanished.Shyam: “Nooffence brother, it is just a joke!” Ram: “Today our boss compared me witha donkey.” People around him: “Then what did yousay?” Ram: “I said, ‘Sir please don’tinsult the donkey.’” People sitting around Ram burst intolaughter. Ram: (addressing a person who wassitting there with a sad face) “Hey brother, why don’t you teach me letter drafting? You are so good atit.” The sadness from the person’s faceimmediately vanished!Yes, Shyam laughs at others while Ram laughs with others.People who laugh at others do not impress me. Q3 What is a disturbing fact most people are unaware of? A3 AamanKhan,Lives in Kolkata, West Bengal, India (2003–present)Updated 3y Look at the below image:What did yousee? Must be some poor family from some distant part of Africa, right? Wrong.This is the Siddi tribe[1], who areAfrican descendents residing in a small area, near a district named Karwar, inKarnataka, India. Yes,they are Indians. And they speak Indian languages as fluently as you and I. This is Juje Jackie Harnodkar Siddi,who works for the central government, in Mumbai. The amount of struggle and racism, heand his tribe faces everyday, is something I feel is supposed to be shared. Thistribe came into limelight in 1987, when the government thought they can usethese people. Since, many Africans aregenetically good in athelete, they decided to set up “The Special India Games”particularly for this tribe. So that they get proper training and couldbag the country a few medals. This tribe showed a lot of enthusiasmand patriotism in this project. They really wanted to prove their love fortheir country, India. Both the genders took part in it. And many performed with their heart,in the state levels and national levels.Like, Kamala Babu Siddi, a 15 year old, won the Nationalrecord in Junior Girls Penthathlon. Did you read that? But how many of useven know she exists even after her retirement? Everything was going good and theprogram was running well but here comes the sad part: And they again lost their identity,they thought they were slowly gaining. But they still haven't lost hope.They are still, practising, in a hope that they'll represent their countrysomeday, and will actually win. I never really write an answer withthis many images, but then it was needed. This tribe really needs their proper rights, and should getequal treatment the way you and I are treated. My note- new information to me. Q4 How do vultures scare cheetahs off their prey? A4 K.Fletcher, Master's Degree in Psychology, Harvard University (Graduated 2011)15h Vultures have been known to overwhelmand overpower cheetahs off a kill. Let's examine how and when this is possible. Above: massive audience of vultureswaiting for cheetahs to finish Vultures are huge. (30lbs!) They never come alone. When fifty plus vultures come two things happen: the(typically lone or new mother) cheetah gets exceedingly nervous, as they draw substantial attentionfrom bigger predators. This elevates their stress response, creating aticking clock of sorts for cheetah. Their intolerance for the attention grows, as does their nervousness andthe vultures recognize it, become emboldened and mob the cat… who leaves. However, this almost always/onlyoccurs after the cheetah has long gotten its fill. The vultures sense the cheetah is nearly done andthis emboldens them. The cheetah leaves. As seen in the video below, cheetah do chase off vulturesinitially and likely would continue if they weren't already massively full.(As evidenced by its bulging stomach as it leaves) Q5 What are some strange psychological facts about dreams? Serraa Khaphají,Sat Let’s talk… Recurring Nightmares: People experience recurring nightmares. These dreams often circle common themes, suchas being chased or falling. The repetition of these nightmares may point tounresolved fears or anxieties that the dreamer is grappling with on asubconscious level. Lucid Dreaming Exploration: You become aware that you're dreaming and can sometimes control the dream,offering an empowering psychological experience. People who practice lucid dreaming may deliberately exploretheir subconscious, confront fears, or even problem-solve. Personal Significance: Dreams often containsymbols and analogies that hold personal significance to the dreamer. Forexample, a recurring dream of losing one's teeth might reflect feelings ofpowerlessness or insecurity. Understanding the individual meaning behind dreamsymbols can provide value to one's emotions. Dreams Reflecting Emotional States: The emotional intensity of dreams can mirror the dreamer's wakingemotional state. Dreams may amplify and express emotions that are present butnot fully acknowledged in daily life. Paying attention to the emotional tone of dreams canoffer clues to underlying psychological states. Dreams as Problem-Solving Tools: Some individuals find that their dreams provide creative solutions toreal-life problems. Whether resolving a work-related issue or navigating apersonal challenge, the subconscious mind, through dreams, may offer inventive and unexpectedsolutions that the conscious mind may not have considered. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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