CULTURAL QA 08202417 TOPIC-General- Base Quora QA- Compiled
Q1 Which of Draupadi's six sons was considered the strongest and why? KR Draupadi and her Children – Upapandavas --------------------------------- NONE WAS GREATER R LESS GREAT AS ALL HAD A PART TO PLAY AND GOT KILLED TOGETHER BY ASWATTAMA ON THE 18TH DAY-NIGHT AS UNDER: In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, the Upapandavas: उपपाण्डव, lit. junior Pandavas), also known as Pandavaputras are the five sons of Queen Draupadi from each of the five Pandavas. They are Prativindhya, Sutasoma, Shrutakarma, Shatanika and Shrutasena. They were Maharathis, as mentioned by Bhishma, and fought the Kurukshetra war on the side of the Pandavas and slew many enemy warriors. They were as ferocious as their fathers but other than that, not much is said in the Mahabharata about the brothers. They were very strong and they were only defeated by remarkably few Kaurava warriors They had half and full paternal brothers, 3 of whom - Abhimanyu, Ghatotkacha and Iravan, also fought in the War. All 8 of these brothers perished in the battle. The Upapandavas, along with Abhimanyu, also battled the demon king Alambusha. Prativindhya Prativindhya: प्रतिविन्ध्य, lit. shining like the sun or towards Vindhya) or Shrutavindhya: Śrutavindhya, : श्रुतविन्ध्य, lit. related to the Buddh was son of Yudhishthira and Draupadi and was the eldest of the Upapandavas. He was described to be a skilled fighter, known to face troops like "the thunder-wielding Shakra (Indra)". In the Kurukshetra War, Prativindhya fought Shakuni. On the 9th day, Prativindhya struck Alambusha unconscious. He also rescued his father Yudhishtira from Dronacharya showing his courage On 12th day, he repelled Dronacharya who was trying to capture Yudhishthira alive. On 14th day he killed Dushasan's son Dumrasan who had killed abhimanyu and took revenge. On the 14th night, he fought some of the Kauravas along with Sutasoma. On the 15th day, he stopped Ashwatthama's advance by holding him off long enough but ultimately had to retreat from the battle after being overpowered by Drauni. He killed Chitra, the king of Abhisara, on the 16th day.[6] Sutasoma Sutasoma : सुतसोम, lit. one who has extracted soma or the one who has the beauty of the moonwas son of Bhima and Draupadi, second of the Upapandavas. He also handled the troops in the war. He excelled in Mace fighting and archery. He battled the Kaurava prince Vikarna on the first day of the war. He played a major role in the battle by nearly killing Shakuni. Sutasoma, on the 12th day, stopped the advance of the mighty Kaurava Vivismati, towards Dronacharya. He also battled some of the Kauravas on the 14th night, accompanied by his half-brother Prativindhya.[8] He played a major role along with Yudhishthira and other Upapandavas in holding off Dushasana and the other Kauravas on the 15th day. Shatanika Shatanika : शतानीक, lit. he who has hundred troops) was the son of Nakula and Draupadi. He was the third of the Upapandavas. He was named after a famous Rajarshi in the Kuru lineage who was considered to be an avatar of Visvadevas. He was nominated as a deputy commander-in-chief under his maternal uncle and teacher Dhrishtadyumna, in was charge of Vyuha planning He was the strongest among the Upapandavas. He massacred the army of Kaurava ally Bhutakarma, as well as Bhutakarma. Shatanika also defeated Kaurava prince Dushkarna on the 6th day. On the 11th day he defeated by Karna’s son Vrihasena He defeated the Kauravas Jayatsena, Chitrasena and Shrutakarman and killed a prince of Kalinga. Shatanika caused huge destruction of the Kaurava army on the 17th day too Shrutasena Shrutsena : श्रुतसेन, lit. the commander of the army of celestials) was son of Sahadeva and Draupadi and the fourth of the Upapandavas; like his father he was smart and intelligent. In the Chatahurdi analysis of the Mahabharata, he was defeated by Shakuni during the battle; he killed Shala, the younger brother of Bhurishravas on the 14th day of the war. He fought with other warriors like Dushmanara and Durmukha and defeated them. He also killed the son of Kaurava warrior Devavraddha. Shrutakarma Shrutakarma श्रुतकर्म, lit. he who is known for his good deeds) was the son of Arjuna and Draupadi and the youngest of the Upapandavas. His horses were supposed to bear the colour of kingfishers. He was a capable archer like his father and defeated Kamboja ruler Sudakshina on the first day. He also defeated the Kaurava Jayatsena on the 6th day. He fought against Dushasana and Ashwathama in an archery duel in the battle and gave them a good fight. He killed King Chitrasena, another king of Abhisara, on the 16th day. Order of their birth The order of birth of the Upapandavas was not the same as that of their fathers. 1. Prativindhya - sired by Yudhishthira 2. Sutasoma - sired by Bheema 3. Shatanika - sired by Nakula 4. Shrutasena - sired by Sahadeva 5. Shrutakarma - sired by Arjuna This is because, the first 4 children of Draupadi were born during the first exile of Arjuna. After begetting sons from the eldest 2 Pandavas, it is Nakula's turn to enter Draupadi's chambers, and after him, is Sahadeva's turn. After Arjuna returns from his exile, he sires Shrutakarma with Draupadi. Death Ashwatthama propitiates Shiva before making a night attack on the Pandava camp On the last night of the war after Duryodhana's death and the Kauravas' defeat, Ashwathama gathered the only other surviving Kaurava warriors - Kritavarma and Kripacharya, and attacked the Pandava camp. He killed Dhrishtadyumna and many other prominent warriors of the Pandava army while they were sleeping or tried to fight him back. Ashwatthama killed all the Upapandavas who were awake by then along with Shikhandi when they came out of their chambers after hearing the screams of other soldiers to fight Ashwatthama. In some versions of the story, he believes them to be the five Pandava brothers due to darkness; in others, he purposefully attacks the Pandavas' heirs in order to hurt the Pandavas emotionally by destroying their lineage. Ashwatthama was eventually cursed by Krishna for his heinous act of attempting to kill the baby Parikshit in the womb of Uttara, to roam the world for 3000 years with loneliness, incurable bruises and ulcers. In the Jataka tales version of the Mahabharata, Parikshit's mentors included Sutasoma. Prativindhya, Shrutakarma, and Shatanika at least (who even in Sauptika Parva is shown as wounded not dead) have definite longer lives in Jatakas. Q3 How time changes...? 1. Nowadays the poor man drinks water from the refrigerator and the rich man drinks water from the pitcher. KR INCONGRUENT; WHEN HAVING A FRIDGE HOW IS HE POOR? 2.The rich man eats jaggery and the poor man eats sugar. KR: WRT THE CONTEXT IT IS A TASTE BUT HOW SUGAR IS RICHER THAN JAGGERY? Nowadays, drinking Coca Cola Pepsi is considered a sign of illiteracy and the person drinking lassi is considered modern. KR LASSI IS A COMMPNER DRINK WHILE PEPSI ETC ARE MODERN STILL 3. One who does not have a mobile is considered to be of high status. KR WRONG HAVING BUT CARRIED BY A PA IS STATUS 3. English has now become the language of the poor, Sanskrit is considered the language of the educated. Those who know Sanskrit are respected a lot in the society. KR SANSKRIT AND ENGLISH ARE SPOKEN BY A MILK VENDOR IN A KARNATAKA VILLAGE. People consider a person who knows even one or two verses of the Vedas to be very knowledgeable. KR PRETENDERS ARE THERE BUT IT IS NOT CHANGE OF TIME. PRETENDERS WERE ALWAYS THERE. 4. Nowadays, only the poor take allopathic medicines whereas taking Ayurvedic medicines is considered a sign of being educated. KR WRONG AS ALL MEDICINES ARE ARE COSTLIER AND AYUR VEDA COTS EQUALLY TGHAT IS WHY CGHS RECOGNISED AYURVEDA ALSO People applaud when they hear pure Hindi in which there are no English or Urdu words. KR: ONLY IF IT IS A GAZAL AND NOT OTHERWISE; HOW CAN A UNLEARNT OF ANY LABGAGE BUT ONLY ONE COULD MIX UP. My note- Consider the answer not very seriously. KR TIME CHANGED HERE AS IT CARRIED NO MEANING AT ALL K RAJARAM IRS 17824 On Sat, 17 Aug 2024 at 09:43, Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > CULTURAL QA 08-2024-17 > > TOPIC-General- Base Quora QA- Compiled > > Q1 Which of Draupadi's six sons was considered the strongest and > why? > > A1 Sharayu Bane, Studied Hindu scriptures 1h > > Among Draupadi's five sons (not six), each born from a different Pandava > brother, the strongest was considered to be Sutasoma, the son of Bhima. > > Sutasoma inherited his father Bhima's exceptional physical strength and > bravery, making him a powerful warrior. Although the Mahabharata doesn't > highlight his individual exploits as much as those of his cousins, > Abhimanyu or Ghatotkacha, possibly because the epic focuses more on the > Pandavas and their main allies, rather than their sons, Sutasoma's > strength and valor are still mentioned in the epic. > > As the son of Bhima, Sutasoma naturally possessed remarkable physical > prowess, making him a formidable fighter. His mother, Draupadi, was known > for her piety, intelligence, and strong character, which also influenced > his upbringing and personality. > > While the Mahabharata doesn't provide detailed descriptions of Sutasoma's > individual feats, his lineage and parentage suggest that he was an > accomplished warrior, worthy of his father's legacy. > > In summary, Sutasoma, the son of Bhima and Draupadi, was considered the > strongest among his brothers due to his inherited physical strength and > bravery, making him a capable warrior in the Mahabharata. > > However, if we consider all the sons of the Pandavas, including those > from their other wives, the strongest was considered to be Ghatotkacha, the > son of Hidimba, Bhima's first wife. > > Ghatotkacha was a powerful and mighty warrior, inheriting his father > Bhima's exceptional strength and bravery. He was a skilled fighter and > played a crucial role in the Mahabharata war, particularly in the battle > against the Kauravas. > > Ghatotkacha's strength was not only physical but also magical, as he > possessed supernatural powers. He was a master of illusions and could > create powerful illusions to confuse and disorient his enemies. During the > Mahabharata war, Ghatotkacha's strength and bravery were instrumental in > the Pandavas' victory. He fought valiantly and killed many prominent > Kaurava warriors, including Alambusha and Lohitaksha. > > Ghatotkacha's most notable feat was his duel with Karna, where he > single-handedly held off the mighty warrior, giving the Pandavas time to > prepare for battle. Although he ultimately fell to Karna's divine arrow, > Ghatotkacha's bravery and strength earned him a revered place in the > Mahabharata. > > Another notable warrior was Abhimanyu,the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, was > a powerful and brave warrior who inherited his father's exceptional archery > skills and bravery. He was a formidable fighter, trained in the art of > warfare by his father and Krishna, and possessed remarkable physical > strength and agility. Abhimanyu's strength lay in his ability to wield > weapons with precision and speed, and his bravery in the face of formidable > opponents. He played a crucial role in the Mahabharata war, particularly in > the Chakravyuha formation, where he single-handedly broke into the complex > battle array, showcasing his exceptional skills and valor. Abhimanyu's > tragic fate was his death at the hands of the Kauravas, but his bravery and > strength earned him a revered place in the Mahabharata, alongside his > cousins Ghatotkacha and Sutasoma. > > "The stories of Sutasoma, Ghatotkacha, and Abhimanyu serve as a testament > to the importance of courage, loyalty, and duty in the face of adversity, > reflecting the Mahabharata's enduring themes and values." > > "In conclusion, Sutasoma, Ghatotkacha, and Abhimanyu were exceptional > warriors who played crucial roles in the Mahabharata war, showcasing their > bravery, strength, and valor. Their contributions to the Pandavas' victory > are a testament to their remarkable skills and the values of courage, > loyalty, and duty." > > In summary, Sutasoma, the son of Bhima and Draupadi, was considered the > strongest among his brothers due to his inherited physical strength and > bravery. Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hidimba, was the strongest among > all the sons of the Pandavas, considering his physical and magical > strength. Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, was a powerful warrior > known for his exceptional archery skills and bravery. > > Q2 What are some facts about the ostrich? > > A2 K. Fletcher,18h > > Ostriches are pretty interesting birds, here are some facts: > > They're the largest of all birds--with a height of up to 9ft and weight > of up to 330lbs. > > Their eggs are the largest of all, too; they're the equivalent to 2 dozen > chicken eggs. (2000+ calories) > > Ostriches have communal nests. With the lead hen typically laying hers > first & doing most of the roosting. A nest may have up to 50 eggs, so many > get pushed aside and don't survive. > > Females lay on the eggs during the day and males at night, to take > advantage of their two unique color patterns. (Female being brown & > blending well w the sand) > > Female Ostriches can detect their own eggs within these communal nests. > > Males protect the babies and do most of the raising of the chicks; > however, the mothers.(hens) do participate. > > They don't actually stick their heads in the sand. > > Ostriches are opportunistic omnivores; eating lizards, seeds, & plant > matter > > They have 3 stomachs. > > They're the fastest 2 legged animal…being able to run close to 45mph. > > Male ostriches do an intricate dance to attract females; he alternates > wing flapping & sweeping movements, coupled w/ dipping & bowing actions. > This visual spectacle showcases his strength and vitality to potential > mates. > > They have only 2 toes; unlike most other birds who have 3–4. The toes are > essentially enormous claws, > > Ostriches have a lethal kick. It’s used to fight off other male ostriches, > as well as predators. Their blows can generate a force of about 2,000 > pounds (141 kilograms) per square inch. When paired with its sharp, 4-inch > (10 cm) talons, the ostrich has a mighty weapon capable of injuring or > killing lions > > Ostriches typically live in flocks of up to 15–50. > > Common ostriches tend to live alone or in pairs during winter. > > In captivity, ostriches can live up to 70 years. In the wild, it's closer > to 30–40. > > Q3 How time changes..? > > A3 Top Slugger, Fri > > 1. Nowadays the poor man drinks water from the refrigerator and the rich > man drinks water from the pitcher. > > 2.The rich man eats jaggery and the poor man eats sugar. > > Nowadays, drinking Coca Cola Pepsi is considered a sign of illiteracy and > the person drinking lassi is considered modern. > > 3. One who does not have a mobile is considered to be of high status. > > 3. English has now become the language of the poor, Sanskrit is considered > the language of the educated. Those who know Sanskrit are respected a lot > in the society. > > People consider a person who knows even one or two verses of the Vedas to > be very knowledgeable. > > 4. Nowadays, only the poor take allopathic medicines whereas taking > Ayurvedic medicines is considered a sign of being educated. > > People applaud when they hear pure Hindi in which there are no English or > Urdu words. > > My note- Consider the answer not very seriously. > > Q4 What joke will make one burst into laughter for at least 30 > seconds? > > A4 Stephen Kumar, Aspiring Lawyer by day, Music Producer by night > Updated 10y > > Four college friends were so confident that the weekend before finals, > they decided to go up to Dallas and party with some friends up there. They > had a great time. However, after all the partying, they slept all day > Sunday and didn't make it back to Austin until early Monday morning. > > Rather than taking the final then, they decided to find their professor > after the final and explain to him why they missed it. > > They explained that they had gone to Dallas for the weekend with the plan > to come back and study but, unfortunately, they had a flat tire on the > way back, didn't have a spare, and couldn't get help for a long time. As > a result, they missed the final. > > The Professor thought it over and then agreed they could make up the final > the following day. The guys were elated and relieved. > > They studied that night and went in the next day at the time the professor > had told them. He placed them in separate rooms and handed each of them a > test booklet, and told them to begin. > > They looked at the first problem, worth 5 points. It was something simple > about free radical formation. "Cool," they thought at the same time, each > one in his separate room. "This is going to be easy." > > Each finished the problem and then turned the page. On the second page was > written: > > (For 95 points): Which tire? > > Q5 What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still think > about to this day? > > A5 Braeden H,I used to be a Christian. I still am, but I used to be > too.14h > > I heard this joke at a retreat during high school: > > A recently promoted Catholic bishop was making the rounds about his > diocese and stopped in to see one of his established priests. The priest, > knowing that the bishop enjoyed fishing and wanting to make a good > impression, offered to take the bishop out on his boat to one of his > favorite fishing spots. The bishop happily agreed. > > The priest took his boat out on the local reservoir to a spot by the dam > where he knew the big fish were. After a short time, the priest got a bite > and hauled in a fish almost as long as his arm! > > “Would you look at the size of this dam fish?” exclaimed the happy > priest, “He's got to be one of the biggest dam fish I've seen!” > > The bishop cleared his throat loudly, “Ahem, father. Perhaps us men of the > cloth should refrain from using such vulgar language so casually?” > > The priest, horrified, explained, “No, your excellency! I mean, you see, > it's a DAM fish because they're only found by the DAM here on the > reservoir. It's just what the fish is called, there isn't any vulgarity > intended!” > > The bishop, uncertain, replied, “and so this is a…dam…fish? Because it > lives by the dam?” > > “Yes, bishop!” responded the priest. > > > > “Well then, that IS a big dam fish,” the bishop replied with a wink, and > both men laughed. > > Later that evening back at the rectory, the priest cooked the dam fish for > dinner, and he and the bishop were joined by a new priest who was fresh out > of seminary and had only been in the diocese a few days. > > After dinner, the older priest reclined in his chair, took a sip of wine, > and said, “that was some tasty dam fish, if I say so myself!” > > The bishop also leaned back, let out a small burp, and said, “I have to > say, that dam fish was one of the best I've ever eaten!” > > The new priest was shocked and stared in disbelief at the two senior men > for a moment. 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