May be sir KR On Fri, 15 Mar 2024 at 18:39, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> Respected Mr Rajaram, > > Thank you for the response > > Regarding the QA on Karna, I have included for *rebirth information and > karmic theory. *Thank you for the response. > > I recollect once while I was returning from my native to Trivandrum, I got > down at Kottarakkara for worship in the Ganapathi temple. What a wonder- I > could get appam just by booking on the spot and very happy. > > I thought of continuing my journey with dhoti and shirt instead of wearing > Pants. > > But while getting in to crowded bus to Trivandrum, my purse in shirt > pocket was pick- pocketed. This was in spite of I was holding the pocket I > knew it only when conductor came to issue ticket. Some how I had money in > brief case, I took ticket. Then few coins left because of the higher > charging in that special bus. > > I took an auto and paid auto charges after reaching my quarters from the > quarters after reaching Trivandrum. So for a small enjoyment, a big sorrow > followed. Throughout the journey to Trivandrum i was thinking, if I had > not kept emergency money in brief case? > > Your ring incident made me to recollect this incident. Ganesha's testing? > Gopalakrishnan > > On Friday, 15 March, 2024 at 11:44:26 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > CULTURAL QA 03202415A > > Q1 What made you smile today? > > KR It is Ok 2K note; while coming by flight Lufthansa in Jan, 2024 > my half sovereign gold ring, must have fallen down from my finger, while > asleep; and I saw it only after reaching home; Rs 24000 lost; and never > anyone gave it back; and I smiled on Perumal who is so clever to take it > for come cause. We can have what we are entitled to hold KR IRS 15324 > > Q2 Why did animals go extinct after the ice age? > > Silk Rd KR; The concept of an ice age is explained in science and is > widely accepted as a well-supported theory based on extensive geological > evidence. An ice age is a period in Earth's history when global > temperatures decrease significantly, leading to the expansion of ice sheets > and glaciers across large portions of the planet's surface. > > The scientific understanding of ice ages is based on multiple lines of > evidence, including: > > Glacial Deposits: Geological evidence such as moraines, drumlins, and > glacial erratic provide clear indications of past glaciations. These > formations are found in regions that were once covered by ice sheets and > glaciers, indicating periods of extensive glaciation. > > Sedimentary Records: Ice cores extracted from polar regions provide > detailed records of past climate conditions, including atmospheric > composition and temperature variations. Analysis of these cores reveals > cycles of glaciation and interglacial periods spanning millions of years. > > Isotopic Analysis: Isotopic analysis of oxygen and other elements in > sedimentary layers and ice cores provides insights into past climate > conditions. Changes in isotopic ratios can indicate variations in > temperature and the extent of ice coverage. > > Fossil Records: Fossil evidence, such as the distribution of plants and > animals, also supports the occurrence of ice ages. Fossils of cold-adapted > species found in regions that were once covered by ice suggest periods of > cooler climate. > > Orbital Forcing: Variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt, known as > Milankovitch cycles, are believed to play a significant role in driving the > onset and duration of ice ages. These cycles affect the distribution of > solar radiation on Earth's surface, influencing climate patterns over long > periods of time. > > Based on these and other lines of evidence, scientists have developed > detailed models of past ice ages and their causes. While there have been > multiple ice ages throughout Earth's history, the most recent one, known as > the > Quaternary glaciation, began around 2.58 million years ago and continues > to the present day, characterized by alternating glacial and interglacial > periods. > > India, like many regions of the world, was indeed affected by ice ages, > but the extent and nature of these effects varied compared to higher > latitudes. Here are a few reasons why India may have appeared to be less > affected by ice ages: > > Geographical Location: India's geographical location near the equator > meant that it experienced milder effects of glaciation compared to higher > latitudes. While ice ages led to significant cooling globally, regions > closer to the equator experienced less extreme temperature changes. > > Monsoon Climate: India's climate is heavily influenced by the Indian > Ocean monsoon system. During ice ages, changes in global climate patterns > may have altered monsoon dynamics, leading to shifts in precipitation > patterns rather than extensive glaciation. The monsoon system could have > mitigated the cooling effects of ice ages in the region. > > Topography: The diverse topography of India, including the Himalayas and > the Western Ghats, could have acted as barriers to glacial advances. High > mountain ranges can block the movement of ice sheets and influence local > climate patterns, creating microclimates that are less conducive to > glaciation. > > Oceanic Influence: The Indian subcontinent is surrounded by oceans, which > can moderate temperature extremes and influence regional climate patterns. > Oceanic currents and sea surface temperatures play a crucial role in > shaping climate conditions in coastal areas, potentially mitigating the > impacts of ice ages. > > Paleoclimate Evidence: While India may not have experienced extensive > glaciation like higher latitudes, paleoclimate evidence suggests that the > region still underwent significant climate fluctuations during ice ages. > For example, sedimentary records and isotopic analysis indicate changes in > precipitation, vegetation, and temperature over geological time scales. > > Overall, while India may not have experienced the same degree of > glaciation as regions at higher latitudes during ice ages, it was still > affected by climatic changes and fluctuations. The combination of its > geographical location, monsoon climate, topography, and oceanic influences > contributed to shaping the nature and extent of these effects in the region. > > Destructions of pieces in various climates changes including the ice age > in history: Throughout history*, various climate changes*, including ice > ages, have led to significant environmental disruptions and extinctions. Here > are some examples of destruction and changes associated with different > climatic shifts, including ice ages. Thus, Darwin is not a reliable theory > as ice ages did not shake India as it did the west; and many eras changed > the life pattern; so silk rd may not be right in his statement; and a long > essay you gave me on how we are older than we think about-we are, which is > in a separate article under elsewhere published. K Rajaram IRS 15324 > > xxxxxxxxxxxx > > Q5 Why is Karna glorified in all versions of the Mahabharata except > the foremost and original version of Vyasa Maharshi? > > KR Please leave where you lack and write where you are stronger even > without verifications; even in the original, Karna is praised; and I wrote > so much in texts and verses as conversations between KARNA AND KRISHNA; > have you read it properly, you would not have chosen today. Please leave > the posterity and save from illiterates’ north idiots. Thank you K Rajaram > IRS 15324 > > Q7 What are some examples of countries which went rapidly from rich > to poor? > > KR Can you prove the statement sir? Russia and parted wings of nations > from USSR are so poor-all in one line including Georgia? The economic > status of a country like Russia or Georgia, as well as other "broken" or > economically challenged states, can be influenced by a variety of factors. > While it's not accurate to label these countries as universally "poor," > some challenges may contribute to economic difficulties in certain regions: > > Historical Factors: The economic status of a country can be influenced by > its historical development, including periods of colonization, political > instability, and conflict. For example, the collapse of the Soviet Union > had significant economic repercussions for many of its former republics, > including Russia and some states in the Caucasus region like Georgia. > > Political Instability: Countries experiencing political instability or > governance challenges may struggle to attract investment, implement > effective economic policies, and maintain stability. Political corruption, > weak institutions, and frequent changes in leadership can hinder economic > development and exacerbate poverty. > > Geopolitical Factors: Geopolitical tensions and conflicts can disrupt > trade, investment, and economic growth, particularly in regions with > strategic importance. Ongoing conflicts or disputes over territory can > undermine stability and hinder economic development efforts. > > Resource Dependence: Economic dependence on a single sector, such as oil > and gas in the case of Russia, can make countries vulnerable to > fluctuations in commodity prices and market demand. This reliance on a > single sector may limit economic diversification and resilience to external > shocks. > > Infrastructure and Development: Inadequate infrastructure, limited access > to education and healthcare, and disparities in wealth distribution can > contribute to economic inequality and poverty within countries. Regions > with limited infrastructure development may face challenges in attracting > investment and fostering economic growth. > > It's important to recognize that the economic status of a country is > complex and multifaceted, influenced by a combination of internal and > external factors. While some regions may face economic challenges, they > also possess unique strengths, resources, and opportunities for growth and > development. Efforts to address poverty and promote economic prosperity > often require comprehensive strategies addressing governance, > infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare. > > K Rajaram IRS 15 3 24 > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: *'gopala krishnan' via iyer123* <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 at 09:13 > Subject: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 03-2024-15A > To: Patty Thatha <[email protected]>, Kerala Iyer < > [email protected]>, Iyer <[email protected]> > > > CULTURAL QA 03-2024-15A > > All the below two QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 15-03-2024. > > Selected Quora answers by scholars generally interesting jokes are > included. Still they need not be 100% correct answers > > Compiled and posted by R Gopalakrishnan, 80, on 15-3-2024 > > Q1 What made you smile today? > > A1 Sakshi Shah,Worked at Startups (2016–2017)Updated 6y > > My mom dropped a 2k note in the mall when we went for shopping today. > > As anyone else, my mom got really upset not because she lost money but because > of her absolute carelessness. After asking multiple people, as expected > we didn't find the note. > > We managed to cheer her up after a while. > > Later in the evening, while having dinner, my dad received a call from > shoppers’ stop manager. > > He enquired about the lost 2k note. > > Obviously, it was a thing to be happy about! But this doesn't end here. > When we asked as how did they find the number and the money, this is what > he told. > > Some kid picked it up and submitted to the security! The security gave it > at the counter (didn't expect people to be so honest) but they didn't know > whom to call. > > Apparently, one of them recalled that I bought some cosmetics. They > pulled out that bill from that section and then called my father! > > What made me smile today was not the fact that we found lost money, but > the fact that people are willing to make an effort to return someone's > hard earned money which they could have easily kept. > > After all, not all hope is lost. Kids are being brought up right. India is > changing for the better! And it is indeed very pleasing to see that change > in action. :) > > Edit: This happened in Jaipur, a mall in C-Scheme. To those pointing out > that this can happen anywhere in the world, sure it can. But I didn't > really expect this in India. > > My note- Honest and sincere people are in all countries. We must expect > more in our country. We must not look down our country. > > Q2 Why did animals go extinct after the ice age? > > A2 Silk Road,AI Expert15h > > Nature has an unforgiving rule: adapt or die. > > As the glaciers retreated, the Earth underwent massive environmental > changes that reshaped habitats and food sources. > > This period, known as the Pleistocene-Holocene transition, saw the > disappearance of a significant proportion of the megafauna – the giant > beasts that once roamed the lands. > > One prevailing theory is the overkill hypothesis, which suggests that > human hunters, with their advanced tools and ruthless efficiency, wiped out > these species. > > Early humans were spreading like wildfire, and their arrival in new lands > often coincided with a rapid decline in animal populations. > > They weren't just hunting for survival; they were altering ecosystems, > driving species to the brink of extinction through overhunting and habitat > destruction. > > On the flip side, we have the climate change hypothesis. > > The end of the Ice Age brought about a warmer, wetter world. > > Species like the woolly mammoth, adapted to cold, dry environments, found > themselves in a world they couldn't recognize.Their habitats dwindled, > and with them, their chances of survival. > > It wasn't just a temperature shift; it was a complete overhaul of the > ecosystems they depended on.But, understand it's not a simple case of one > or the other. > > The reality is likely a combination of both factors, a one-two punch of > human impact and climate change. > > Each region experienced these factors differently, leading to a patchwork > of extinctions across the globe. > > The megafauna didn't just vanish; they were pushed out by a world that > was changing faster than they could adapt. > > Q3 What are examples of presence of mind during interview? > > A3 Singh,Studied at Bhai Parmanand Vidyamandir (Graduated 2019)6y > > Interviewer- Do something that you make me stand from my chair. > > X- *thinking* Should I slap him? Or Should I abuse him? Or Fire down his > chair? Slap would work better! > > Interviewer- Make sure not to do, what makes me angry. > > X*After thinking a while* > > - “ Jan Gan Man adhinayak jaya he Bharat bhagya vidhata-----------jaya > jaya jaya he”.Translation- (He sang Indian national anthem). > > He made the interviewer stand for 52 secs. *Selected* > > Q4 What special do you do to keep your life enjoyable? > > A4 Gopalkrishna Vishwanath ,74, and in reasonably good health so > far. Wish me luck Wed > > I am an old man of 74. These work for me. I recommend them. But if you are > younger, you must look for another list. > > Stick to a retired life. Spurn all offers to rejoin the profession as an > “advisor”, “mentor” “consultant” or whatever they want to call it. > > Learn to accept that the past is now gone. All those years of youth are > not going to return. Stop feeling nostalgic and constantly recalling those > years. > > Minimize your needs. Get rid of excess stuff you have. You won’t be able > to take it with you. Give away what you don’t need to anyone who may need > it.Stop reminiscing about your better health in the bygone years. Old age > is inevitable. Live with your aches and pains and physical disabilities and > manage them somehow rather than go into depression. > > Get a medical check- up as often as you can. Better to identify a problem > earlier and prevent it from getting worse than struggling to cope with it > later. > > Stop worrying about children. They have grown up. Stop trying to control > their lives or influencing their life decisions. Let them lead their own > lives. Just be in touch and enjoy the periodic conversations online. > > Stop all “tasty” but “harmful” food and drink. Find out what food suits > you and eat only that. Half the health problems and stomach discomforts > comes from poor eating or bad dieting habits. > > Drink plenty of water and keep your body well hydrated. Old people are > often negligent here. > > Keep in touch with all old friends and relatives who are still alive. If > possible visit them. If not practical at least talk to them or be in touch > using the internet. > > Have a hobby. Any hobby. It does not matter what it is. At this age what > we have in plenty is “Time”. We must have a way to spend it pleasurably. Or > else boredom, depression and loneliness can make life miserable. I use > Quora for this purpose. it is my primary hobby. > > Get closer to your life partner. At this stage he/she is the only one > left to be with you till the end. Don’t quarrel anymore. Yield if the other > partner will not yield. A victory in an argument is not worth it if it > brings unhappiness or bitterness in your partner. > > Get any kind of exercise that you are capable of. Outdoor games may not > be practical for all. But Yoga at home is practical. Do only the easy > aasanas. You don’t have to do stunts and imitate Baba Ramdev. If even Yoga > is not practical at least walk everyday > > Get enough sleep. 7 to 8 hours at least. > > Read, or do anything that keeps your mind active so that you avoid > dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease. > > Listen to music if you like it. Watch a movie occasionally and if your > health permits it go out and meet people, accept invitations to events and > even travel if health permits. > > If you are religiously inclined spend some time praying, or at least > reading the scriptures or listening to discourses. If you are an atheist, > read the works of famous philosophers. > > Don’t try to earn more money if you have enough for your needs. Spend > what you have carefully so that when you finally depart, there will be > something left over rather than debts for your heirs to clear. Profile > photo for Abhishek Pandey > > Q5 Why is Karna glorified in all versions of the Mahabharata except > the foremost and original version of Vyasa maharshi? > > A5 Abhishek Pandey, Studied Finance & Economics and Banking at > Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (Graduated 2023)7h > > Look, brother, glorifying Karn was done only for his good deeds. He was > the son of Surya (the sun god), but he made only three mistakes in his > life. The first time was when he lied to his guru Parshuram, the second > time was when he supported his friend in the wrong, and the third time was > when he insulted Draupadi by calling her a prostitute. > > Apart from these, he probably made no other mistakes in his life. To tell > the truth, Vyasa Maharishi did not glorify him because he knew about > Karn's previous birth, where Karn was known as Dambodhava, a demon who > had obtained 1000 armors and earrings from Surya deva, making him > invincible. > > It was impossible to pierce him with any weapon until he broke his armor > after a 10,000-year-long penance. However, the one who would pierce his > armor would die instantly. This was the boon given to him. After his cries > of distress, all the gods went to Lord Vishnu, who took the form of Nar and > Narayan and performed penance. > > One by one, they broke all of Dambodhava's armors. When only one armor was > left, which Nar was going to break, Dambodhava fled to Surya Deva for > protection, and because he sought refuge with Surya Deva, Nar and Narayan > cursed him that in the next life, his body would be one, but his and > Dambodhava's souls would be in the same body, so due to supporting Surya > Deva wrongly, he had to suffer so much pain in the next life. > > So, that's why Vyasa Maharishi did not glorify Karn so much because our > past life deeds also matter. But those who didn't know about it glorified > him just by looking at Karn... I hope you understand. > > Another thing is that Nar and Narayan incarnated as Arjuna and Shri > Krishna in their next life. That's why you might have heard in the Gita > that Krishna says, "Hey Arjuna, you have had many births, you don't > remember them, but I do." And Arjuna was supposed to kill Karna because it > was the duty of Nar to break dambodhav's armor in the 1000th battle, but > when he tried to kill Dambodhav, he ran away. That's why Arjuna killed > Karna in the next life, as he had performed penance for 10,000 years in > the previous birth. > > Q6 What are the most profound jokes ever? > > A6 Shianne Begay, I know about music Mar 7 > > 1. A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his > customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to > you." > > The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, > then calls the boy over and asks, "Which do you want, son?" The boy takes > the quarters and leaves. > > What did I tell you?" said the barber. "That kid never learns!" > > Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of > the ice cream parlor. > > "Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead > of the dollar bill?" > > The boy licked his cone and replied: > > "Because the day I take the dollar the game is over!" > > Q7 What are some examples of countries which went rapidly from rich > to poor? > > A7 Kamran Ahmadli, Lived in Soviet Union3y > > Georgia — the wealthiest Republic of the USSR > > If someone doesn't know this country, this guy is from there, Joseph > Stalin: > > In the USSR, Georgia was called “the laziest Republic of the Soviet > Union”, as it produced nothing other than wine, citrus, tea, vegetables. > > They produced everything what they could eat and drink to have joyful > Caucasian life. > > Georgia was the wealthiest Republic of the USSR, because it was simply > “sponsored" by Kremlin with everything what they didn't produce, they got > all they needed for free. > > Each citizen in the Soviet Union would think that Georgia is a heaven > where everyone just dances and drinks wine the whole day:)… > > So while Russians in Moscow would see this in their markets in 80s: > > But the happy life suddenly ended for Georgians after 1991 with the > collapse of USSR, when they lost 80% of their economy and wealth, and > haven't been able to reach the level of Soviet Georgia till today. > > And they got the war twice and lost 25% of own territory in 90s > > But today it is a very beautiful, fastly developing country and I suggest > to visit Georgia to everyone:) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" 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/iyer123/1387125847.3090926.1710511957778%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1387125847.3090926.1710511957778%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > 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. > 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/keralaiyers/CAL5XZopjUZ%2B9P6%2BFh%3D7BAf35upZmRPZ7TpVR9E9ciLVatmYEhQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/CAL5XZopjUZ%2B9P6%2BFh%3D7BAf35upZmRPZ7TpVR9E9ciLVatmYEhQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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