CULTURAL QA 02-2024-21 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 21-02-2024.
Selected quoraanswers generally interesting are included .Still they need not be 100% correct answers. Compiled and postedby R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 21-02-2024. Q1 Is “Sri Lanka” the “Lanka” of the Ramayana? A1 HiteshMohan, Rama Bhakta 1y No Sri Lanka is not the Lanka ofRamayana. Many peopleare often getting confused that Sri Lanka is the Ravana Lanka mentioned inRamayana. Even I believed it for many years but afterreading the Valmiki Ramayana it will be concluded that Ravana Lanka is not whatis called Sri Lanka today. Many people are thinking andconfidently stating that Ravana Lanka is in fact present day Sri Lanka,situated south-east of India. However, the narration given by the SageValmiki in Sundara Kanda of Ramayana gives a different picture about thelocation of Ravana Lanka. Here it is, According to Valmiki Ramayana thedistance between the land from where Sri Hanuman flew towards Lanka of Ravana was100 Yojanas,ie., nearly 1200 Kms. In Sanskrit language 1 yojana = 12.3Kms,hence 100 Yojanas = 1200 Km approximately whereas the distance b/wIndia & present day Sri Lanka is only 35 Km. Hence according to Valmiki Ramayana,Shri Hanuman flew 1200 Kms i.e 100 Yojanas As per the Ocean God's assurance toSri Rama, the Rama Setu got constructed by Sri Rama would collapse after the toand fro journey of Sri Rama and his army towards Lanka. विधास्ये येन गन्तासि विषहिष्ये ह्यहम् तथा | न ग्राहा विधमिष्यन्ति यावत्सेना तरिष्यति || २-२२-२८ हरीणाम् तरणे राम करिष्यामि यथास्थलम् | "O, Rama! I shall make it possible to see that you are able tocross over. I will arrange a place for the monkeys to cross me and bear withit. As far as the army crosses me, the crocodiles will not be aggressive tothem." अयम् सौम्य नलो नाम तनुजो विश्व कर्मणः | पित्रा दत्त वरः श्रीमान् प्रतिमो विश्व कर्मणः || २-२२-४४ "O, excellent man! This one, named Nala, a glorious person, is theson of Vishvakarma; who was given a boon by his father and is equal toVisvakarma." एष सेतुम् महाउत्साहः करोतु मयि वानरः | तम् अहम् धारयिष्यामि तथा हि एष यथा पिता || २-२२-४५ "Let this greatly energetic monkey build a bridge across me. I canhold that bridge. He is just the same as his father." So the Rama Setu got constructed bySri Rama would be in place, as long as He and his army pass over it, ie., itwill remain intact for their to and fro journeys. There after it will collapse. Sri Rama performed the return journeyby Pushpaka Vimana along with Vanaras and hence the bridge was collapsedimmediately thereafter. According to the boon given by SriRama to Vibhishana, Vibhishana will rule the Ravana Lanka upto the end of KaliYuga but we don’t see Vibhishana in present day Sri Lanka. Valmiki Ramayanastates, after the completion of Rama avatar on the Earth, Vibhishanashifted the Ravana Lanka to an invisible dimension on the Earth. Hence ,people in Kali Yuga will not see it & will not be having access to RavanaLanka. Summingup all points The distance b/w Rameshwaram toRavana Lanka is 1200 Km approximately , hence the actual place of Ravana Lankawould be somewhere in the middle of the Indian Ocean marked below The length of Rama Setu is approx is1200 Km long and it’s width is approx 120 km as per Valmiki Ramayana After the completion of war, the RamaSetu was collapsed by the Samudra Deva (Ocean God). Rama along with Sita &Vanaras returned to Ayodhya on Pushpaka Vimana. That’s it. Now you may ask what about thepresent day Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka was called Sinhala Dweepaupto 1960s by it’s native people which means an Island. In1960 the Sinhalese people renamed their country to Sri Lanka but it doesn’t mean SriLanka is the Ravana Lanka mentioned in Ramayana because according to Ramayana,Vibhishana is one of the sapta chiranjeevi & he will rule the Lanka tillthe end of Kali Yuga. But currently Sri Lanka is not under the ruling ofVibhishana. After the end of Rama’s avatar,Vibhishana shifted Ravana Lanka to an invisible dimesnion , people in Kali Yugacan’t access that dimesnion on Earth. So Sri Lanka is not the Ramayana’s Lanka. What about the formation b/wIndia & Sri Lanka? Isn’t it Rama Setu? According to Valmiki Maharshi, thelength of Rama Setu is 100 yojanas, which is apporximately 1200 kms length andit’s width is 120 Km. So, the present day formation b/w India& Sri Lanka could be a part of 1200 Km long Rama Setu. Finally the Rama Setu & actuallocation of Ravana Lanka should be something like this The geography of Earth duringRamayana period should be something like this 👇👇 Vrishabha Parvata mentioned inRamayana is today’s Antarcitica. Q2 What is the funniest joke you have ever heard? A2 EliotDemers, Demers Fine Woodworking Sun One of the funniest jokes I've everheard is the classic "elephant joke." So, there's this guy who walks into a bar with a tinyelephant on a leash. The bartender looks at him and says, "Heybuddy, you can't bring that elephant in here!" The guy says, "Don't worry, thisis a really well-trained elephant. He's not going to cause any trouble." The bartender reluctantly agrees tolet them stay, but warns the guy that if the elephant makes a mess or causesany problems, they're out. The guy and the elephant take a seatat the bar, and the guy orders a drink. After a few minutes, the peanuts arrive, and the elephantpromptly grabs them with his trunk and gobbles them down. The bartender is fuming, "Hey!That elephant just ate all the peanuts!" The guy calmly replies, "Noproblem, I've got this." He reaches into his pocket, pulls out a $10 bill, and placesit on the bar. The bartender is stunned. "Wait,you're just going to pay for the peanuts?" The guy nods, "Of course. Ialways pay for what my elephant eats." The bartender is still a bit miffed,but he accepts the money and goes back to work. A little while later, the guy ordersanother drink, and this time the bowl of pretzels comes out. Sure enough, theelephant swiftly scoops up the pretzels with his trunk and devours them. The bartender is livid. "Hey! Heate all the pretzels!" The guy reaches into his pocket, pulls out another $10 bill, andplaces it on the bar. The bartender can't believe it."You're just going to pay for the pretzels too?" The guy nods, "Of course, Ialways pay for what my elephant eats." The bartender shakes his head indisbelief, but he takes the money and goes about his business. A little while later, the guy ordersone last drink, and this time a huge bowl of mixed nuts comes out. The elephant eagerlyreaches his trunk into the bowl and starts gobbling them up. The bartender is beside himself. "Hey! Stop! That's toomuch!" But before he can say anything else, the elephant farts loudly and sends a cloud of dust and peanut shellsflying everywhere, coating the entire bar. The bartender is coughing and wavingthe dust away, furious. "GET OUT! GET THAT ELEPHANT OUT OF HERE!" The guy calmly reaches into hispocket, pulls out a $20 bill, and places it on the bar. The bartender is dumbfounded."Do you really think $20 is going to cover all this damage?" The guy shakes his head, "No, that's not for the damage. That's for the elephant fart." Q3 What are some mind blowing facts about lions? A3 RajkumarSindal,M.Sc. in Zoology & Animal Behavior, Education (Graduated 2020)10h Lions, majestic apex predators,encompass a plethora of mind-blowing attributes. First and foremost, their social structure sets themapart – living in prides, lions establish intricate bonds that aid inhunting and territorial defense. A notable feature is the lion's resonant roar,audible up to 8 kilometers away, facilitating communication within the pride. Contrary to common perception, lionesses typically do themajority of hunting, employing strategic teamwork to take down prey.Astonishingly, lions exhibit remarkable strength, capable of dragging carcassesheavier than themselves into trees, safeguarding their meal from scavengers. The distinctive manes of male lions are not merely ornamental;they signify maturity and dominance, with darker manes linked to heightenedtestosterone levels. Beyond appearances, a lion's tongue is equipped with tiny,sharp papillae, aiding in grooming and efficiently stripping meat from bones. Their agility is often underestimated, as lions can achieve speeds up to50 mph in short bursts, showcasing their prowess as both stealthy huntersand formidable predators. Furthermore, lions boast exceptional night vision,enhancing their hunting capabilities during low-light conditions. Intriguingly, lions can endure extended periods without water, derivingmoisture from their prey. Their territorial markings, achieved through scentmarking and roaring, establish and defend their domain. Additionally, lionsshowcase maternal care, with lionesses collectively nursing and safeguardingcubs. Adaptable survivors, lions have mastered the art of conserving energy,alternating between periods of intense activity and rest. This amalgamation offacts underscores the multifaceted nature of lions, making them captivatingsubjects in the realm of wildlife biology and conservation. Q4 What's the smartest thing you've ever seen someone do? A4 MaverickImran, A proud Indian 6y Witha simple Hack, these Meerut students saved 100 litres of milk from gettingwasted on Shivratri. As reported by TOI, Karan Goel, 24year old youth from Meerut has come up with a system that has helped preventwastage of milk on Shivratri. Karan along with his friends deviseda mechanism and then managed to convince the priest at Bileshwar Nath temple in Meerut to set up thesystem in the premises on Shivratri. Karan talked to TOI about theapparatus developed by them, Devoteespour milk on the kalash which is placed right above the shivling. We made two holes in the kalash — one on its base and the other one ata certain height. Thekalash had a capacity of seven litres. So we devised a system which ensuredthat after one litre ofmilk trickled down on the shivling, the remaining six litres flowed into a container through the pipe attached to thesecond hole. The apparatus was set up on a tripodstand on the shivling and thedevotees were given pamphlets to make them aware of this initiative. Thegroup was successful in saving more than 100 litres of milk on the day ofShivratri. The milk was then donated to the needychildren and the orphans. The apparatus has been handed over tothe temple authorities. Every Monday, a portion of milk offeredby the devotees will be sent to underprivileged children. Smartest thing everdone.KEEP EVOLVING AND BEING BETTER.. -- 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/1262257096.2874365.1708483341204%40mail.yahoo.com.
