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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]> Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 at 00:34 Subject: Re: [KeralaIyers] Fwd: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 03-2024-14 To: <[email protected]>, iyer <[email protected]>, Laxminarayan Sarma <[email protected]>, gopala krishnan < [email protected]> Cc: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]> Dear folks Unschooled, unlearned, uneducated Rajaram K alias KR ex-IRS alias Karuppan-chaami alias Cockroachmoorthy bravely sticks his neck out when he thumps his chest and screams through his deafening foghorn:- "*N**ow except for a few, my English is understood right from sessions to Supreme court and in Europe, USA and other nations and vice versa.*" Why, therefore, is his drain-gutter-sewer ungrammatical broken English unfailingly so bad whenever he posts anything on the Internet? S Narayanaswamy Iyer On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 9:49 AM Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> wrote: > welcome KR > > On Thu, 14 Mar 2024 at 20:17, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Thank you very much Mr Rajaram. . I am learning things every day. >> Learning never ends. I am subjected to correction at all times, and frankly >> admit, the corrections. >> Gopalakrishnan >> >> On Friday, 15 March, 2024 at 05:57:54 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> I appreciate Mr Gopalkrishnan and welcome his sea change. Nothing is >> wrong as long as one is in a learning process subjected to corrections, you >> , me or anyone. Thank you sir KR IRS 15 3 24 >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: *gopala krishnan* <[email protected]> >> Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 at 19:15 >> Subject: Re: [KeralaIyers] Fwd: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 03-2024-14 >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]>, >> [email protected] <[email protected]>, Iyer < >> [email protected]>, Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]>, >> APS Mani <[email protected]> >> >> >> Respected sirs, >> >> As Mr Rajaram pointed out Ananta, Vasuki and Thakshaka *are brothers *of >> Sea God, varuna. They are not sons. >> *I am extremely thankful to Mr Rajaram for pointing out the mistake. * >> >> >> By oversight I included the QA in a *disturbed mind*. Their father is >> sage kashyapa and mother is Kadru. Varuna is also the son of sage >> Kaashyapa with wife Muni. >> >> I am sorry for including the wrong answer. I would have been a little >> more careful in selecting QA, >> * fully knowing kashyapa is the father of serpants. In a disturbed mind >> I included the QA. * >> >> *I am sorry for including such a QA, by oversight.* >> >> >> *Gopalakrishnan* >> >> On Thursday, 14 March, 2024 at 11:08:03 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> CULTURAL QA 03202414 >> >> Q1 Can you name the three sons of Varuna? >> >> A1 Joseph Taylor, Handsome guy 2h >> >> G Yes, I without any hesitation can name the three sons of Varuna. In >> Hindu mythology, Varuna, the Vedic deity associated with water, is said to >> have three sons. These sons are: >> >> 1. Shesha (also known as Ananta): Shesha is often depicted as a serpent >> and is considered to be the cosmic serpent who supports the universe. >> >> 2. Vasuki: Vasuki is another serpent deity in Hindu mythology. He is >> often depicted wrapped around Lord Shiva's neck as a necklace. >> >> 3. Takshaka: Takshaka is a serpent king and a prominent character in >> various Hindu epics, including the Mahabharata. He is known for his role in >> the Kurukshetra war. >> >> These three sons of Varuna play significant roles in various mythological >> narratives and are often associated with the cosmic order and the elements >> of creation and destruction. >> >> KR Mr G who cannot read well “GANDHARI WITH THE KOURAVAS ALSO…….. >> properly meaning apart from Kouravas attached to Gandhari also….// but >> raised a perverted indecent question akin to his level, as usual flouts >> through some Christian if it is the org name that snakes are the grandsons >> of the Kashyap Aditi . WRONG SENSE WRONG KNOWHOW AND WRONG CP---NOT >> COMPILING SEKING REFERENCES. >> >> 1 Varuṇa (वरुण).—One of the eight guardians of the quarters. >> Birth. Varuṇa was the son of Prajāpati, Kaśyapa born of Aditi. He was one >> of the twelve sons of Aditi. So he is considered to be one of the twelve >> Ādityas (Sons of Aditi). The twelve Ādityas are Dhātā, Aryaman, Mitra, >> Śakra, Varuṇa, Aṃśa, Bhaga, Vivaśvān, Pūṣā, Savitā, Tvaṣṭā and Viṣṇu. >> (Mahābhārata >> Ādi Parva, Chapter 65, Stanza 15). >> >> 2) Varuṇa (वरुण).—A Deva Gandharva. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Ādi >> Parva, Chapter 65, Stanza 42, that this Devagandharva was the son of >> Prajāpati Kaśyapa born of his wife Muni. >> >> Story of Varuṇa One of the eight guardians of the quarters. >> >> Birth. Varuṇa was the son of Prajāpati, Kaśyapa born of Aditi. He was >> one of the twelve sons of Aditi. So he is considered to be one of the >> twelve Ādityas (Sons of Aditi). The twelve Ādityas are Dhātā, Aryaman, >> Mitra, Śakra, Varuṇa, Aṃśa, Bhaga, Vivaśvān, Pūṣā, Savitā, Tvaṣṭā and >> Viṣṇu. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 65, Stanza 15).{KR: SOMEONE MAY >> WONDER WHETHER Kashyapa and Aditi had no other job. Kashyapa is Rishi and >> Aditi his wife; Kashyapa is space and Aditi is Earth the prakriti; Many are >> symbolic as Varuna is Apa, water, sea etc. West says water came out of land >> as rain; we say as Gods the nature and came out of Gods.} >> >> These twelve Ādityas were the twelve Devas (gods) known as Tuṣitas >> in the Manvantara of Manu Cākṣuṣa. A statement occurs in Viṣṇu Purāṇa, >> Aṃśa 1, Chapter 15, that when Vaivasvata Manvantara was about to begin >> after the end of Cākṣuṣa Manvantara, the famous Tuṣitas united together and >> took birth as the sons of Kaśyapa. >> >> Kingship of the waters. In Kṛtayuga the Devas approached Varuṇa and >> said to him. "You must be the lord of all the waters, as Indra is our >> protector. You can live in the heart of the ocean. All the rivers in the >> world, and the ocean which is their husband will obey you. You will wax and >> wane along with Candra (Moon)." Varuṇa agreed to comply with their request. >> All of them anointed Varuṇa as the King of the waters. (Mahābhārata >> Śalya Parva, Chapter 47). >> >> The Guardian of the quarter west. Brahmā appointed Varuṇa as the >> guardian of the western zone. Vaiśravaṇa once did penance before Brahmā, >> and when Brahmā appeared before him, he made a request that he should be >> appointed as one of the guardians of the quarters. Brahmā replied. "I have >> already selected Indra, Varuṇa and Yama as guardians of the points. I was >> thinking who, the fourth, should be, when you came. So from this day >> onwards, Indra shall be the guardian of the East, Yama that of the South, >> Varuṇa, that of the West and you Vaiśravaṇa shall be the guardian of the >> North." After saying this, Brahmā disappeared. Thus Varuṇa became the >> guardian of the West. (Uttara Rāmāyaṇa). >> >> Family. Varuṇa had several wives and children. Prominent among >> them were Gaurī and Varuṇānī. Mention is made about the sons Suṣeṇa, Vandī >> and Vasiṣṭha and daughter Vāruṇī. Cārṣaṇī was another wife of Varuṇa. >> Prajāpati Bhṛgu, who died in the sacrifice of Dakṣa took birth as the son >> of Varuṇa and Cārṣaṇī. Devī Jyeṣṭhā, the daughter of Priest Śukra was >> another wife of Varuṇa. The children of Jyeṣṭhā were Bala, Surā the >> Suranandinī and Adharmaka the destroyer of the elements. The semen of >> Varuṇa fell on Valmīka (White-ant-hill) from which the great hermit >> Vālmīki was born. Besides them, Dakṣasāvarṇi, the ninth Manu was the son >> of Varuṇa. Puṣkara was another son of Varuṇa. The handsome Puṣkara was >> received as husband by the daughter of Soma (Candra). Vandī, who was >> defeated by the hermit Aṣṭāvakra at the palace of Janaka was the son of >> Varuṇa. (Mahābhārata Udyoga Parva, Chapter 117, Stanza 9; Ādi Parva, >> Chapter 66, Stanza 52; Ādi Parva, Chapter 99, Stanza 5; Vana Parva, Chapter >> 134, Stanza 24; Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Bālakāṇḍa Sarga 17, Stanza 13; Vālmīki >> Rāmāyaṇa, Bālakāṇḍa, Sarga 46, Stanza 36). >> >> Carrying away Utathya’s wife. Bhadrā, the daughter of Soma (Moon) was >> extremely beautiful. Some gave her in marriage to the hermit Utathya. >> Varuṇa carried her away. Utathya got angry and drank up the ocean dry. >> Varuṇa returned Bhadrā to Utathya. (For further details see under Utathya). >> >> Theft of Varuṇa’s cow by Kaśyapa. Kaśyapa once decided to perform a >> sacrifice. He made all preparations. But he did not get the required cow at >> the stipulated time. So he got the Homadhenu of Varuṇa by theft and began >> to perform the yāga (sacrifice). Varuṇa knew this. Instantly he went to >> Kaśyapa and demanded his cow. But Kaśyapa refused to return the cow. Varuṇa >> complained to Brahmā, who sent for Kaśyapa and asked him about the cow and >> both Brahmā and Varuṇa cursed Kaśyapa that he who had taken the cow by >> stealth would take birth as a cowherd in Ambāḍi. (For further details see >> under Kaśyapa and Nandagopa). >> >> Other information. (i) The Vaiṣṇava bow received by Śrī Rāma from >> Bhārgava Rāma, was given to Varuṇa. (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Bāla Kāṇḍa, Sarga >> 77, Stanza 1). >> >> (ii) The capital city of Varuṇa one of the eight guardians of the >> universe was called Śraddhāvatī. (Devī Bhāgavata, Skandha 8). >> >> (iii) At the time of the burning of Khāṇḍava forest Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna >> helped Agni (Fire). Agni prayed to Varuṇa to supply Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna with >> weapons so that they might fight with Indra. Varuṇa appeared and gave >> Arjuna the bow 'Gāṇḍīva', a quiver which would never become empty of arrows >> and a banner with the emblem of a monkey depicted on it. (Mahābhārata >> Ādi Parva, Chapters 234 and 237). >> >> (iv) The image of Varuṇa should be dedicated in temples as sitting on a >> horned shark with a rope in hand. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 51). >> >> (v) Once Varuṇa gave exhortations to Puṣkara, which he in his turn gave >> to Paraśurāma. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 151). >> >> (vi) It is stated in Ṛgveda, Maṇḍala 1, Anuvāka 2, Sūkta 2, that Varuṇa >> and Mitra are the Deities of rain.1.2.2RV >> >> (vii) Once the King Marutta performed a sacrifice at which the guardians >> of the eight points were present. Rāvaṇa came to the sacrifice and tried to >> do harm to the hermits. At the beginning of the attack, the guardians of >> the points assumed forms of various creatures and escaped from the place. >> Varuṇa escaped in the form of a swan. (Uttara Rāmāyaṇa). >> >> (viii) Rāvaṇa defeated Yama. On his return he defeated the Uragas >> (serpents) of Pātāla (Nether world). After this, he challenged Varuṇa, who >> came out with his sons and army and fought with Rāvaṇa, who won the battle. >> (Uttara Rāmāyaṇa). >> >> (ix) Varuṇa is a member of the assembly of Brahmā. (Mahābhārata Sabhā >> Parva, Chapter 117, Stanza 51). >> >> (x) When Arjuna went to the world of Devas, Varuṇa gave him the weapon >> Pāśa (rope). (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 41, Stanza 27). >> >> (xi) Indra, Agni, Yama and Varuṇa tested Nala and finally gave him >> blessings. >> >> (xii) Once Varuṇa performed penance along with other gods in Viśākhayūpa. >> (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 90, Stanza 16). >> >> (xiii) Varuṇa once gave Ṛcīka thousand black-eared horses. >> >> (xiv) At the coronation of Śrī Rāma, Varuṇa made his appearance and >> proclaimed that Sītā was chaste and pure. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, >> Chapter 291, Stanza 29). >> >> (xv) Varuṇa had the bow Gāṇḍīva in his possession for hundred years. >> (Mahābhārata >> Virāṭa Parva, Chapter 43, Stanza 6). >> >> (xvi) Once Śrī Kṛṣṇa defeated Varuṇa. (Mahābhārata Udyoga Parva, Chapter >> 130, Stanza 49). >> >> (xvii) Parṇāśā, the mother of the King Śrutāyudha once worshipped Varuṇa >> with vow and fast and Varuṇa gave her boons and a club to Śrutāyudha. >> (Mahābhārata >> Droṇa Parva, Chapter 92). >> >> (xviii) Varuṇa gave Subrahmaṇya two followers named Yama and Atiyama. >> (Mahābhārata >> Śalya Parva, Chapter 45, Stanza 45). >> >> (xix) Besides Varuṇa gave Subrahmaṇya an elephant. (Mahābhārata Śalya >> Parva, Chapter 46, Stanza 52). >> >> (xx) Once Varuṇa performed a Rājasūya (royal consecration sacrifice) at >> Yamunātīrtha. (Mahābhārata Śalya Parva, Chapter 49, Stanza 11). >> >> (xxi) When Balabhadra Rāma died and his soul went to Pātāla (under >> world), there was Varuṇa also among those who came to receive him. >> (Mahābhārata >> Mausala Parva, Chapter 4, Stanza 16). >> >> (xxii) At the time of his great departure, Arjuna threw the bow Gāṇḍīva >> and the arrows over the sea to return them to Varuṇa. (Mahābhārata >> Mahāprasthāna Parva, Chapter 1, Stanza 41). >> >> (xxiii) Words such as Aditiputra, Āditya, Ambupa, Ambupati, Amburāṭ, >> Ambvīśa, Apāmpati, Devadeva, Gopati, Jalādhipa, Jaleśvara, Lokapāla, >> Salilarāja, Salileśa, Udakapati, Vāripa, Yādasāmbhartā and so on have been >> used as synonyms of Varuṇa in Mahābhārata. >> >> NOW SIR when so many references did not show your content and after you >> depend on a scholar Christian school boy to write utter……….. >> >> K Rajaram IRS 14 3 24 SIR THIS IS COMPILING >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> SIR THIS IS BONUS: >> >> Ashtanaga—Eight important Nagas >> >> Out of the one thousand serpent children Kadru had, 8 important nagas are >> called Ashtanagas. They are: Kadru is wife of Kashyapa (where is Varunas >> brothers of Vasuki, dakshaka etc became children sir? >> >> Ananta,Vasuki,Takshaka,Karkotaka,Shankha,Padma,Mahapadma,Gulika. >> >> They are the nagas that are worshipped. Many of the ashtanagas are >> important characters in the Itihasa Puranas. >> >> Ananta He is the most important of the ashtanagas. The name itself >> means one who has to end. It means he is infinite. About the birth of >> Ananta, ValmikiRamayana says like this. From Mahavishnu came Brahma and >> from Brahma came the Prajapatis. From this it can be surmised that Ananta >> is a Prajapati But as per the Mahabharata,Ananta is born to Prajapati >> Kashyapa in his wife Kadru. >> >> When Kadru and Vinatha, two of the wives of Kashyapa, were fighting and >> to win in the bet Ananta was asked to hang from the tail of Iravata. Ananta >> lost his peace and so went to places of pilgrimage and fasted. Immersing >> himself in reflections on Brahma, he obtained a boon from him. The boon was >> that even if the entire universe burns down, Ananta will not perish. That >> is how Ananta becomes Adi Shesha and the leader of nagas. He also became >> the bed and shade of Mahavishnu. It was because of the boon he received he >> went into the Hades and began to hold the worlds upright supporting them >> with his hoods. It is garuda that helps Ananta in this task of holding the >> worlds. >> >> Ananta has one thousand hoods and on the main hood there is the mark of >> Svastika. This indicates the Sun and Vishnu. As weapons he holds a plough >> in one hand and an iron pestle or mace in the other. He is served by >> Shridevi, Varuni Devi, Nagakanyaka and many other goddesses. The belief is >> that Ananta dwells in the abode of Varuna in the West. >> >> Ananta is not merely the eldest of the brood, but he is the noblest and >> occupies an elevated niche in the hierarchy of things. He is softspoken, >> philosophical and has an ascetic character. He is the one who leads the >> group of ideal serpents. >> >> Two of Ananta avatars are Lakshmana, the younger brother of Rama and >> Balrama, the elder brother of Krishna. The Anantashayanam indicates the >> mutual relations between Vishnu and the Serpent. >> >> Vasuki He is the son of Kashyapa and brother of Ananta. He spent >> his childhood with his parents. As a devote of Shiva, he dwells in the body >> of Shiva. According to the Puranas, it is thought that Vasuki is the ring >> on the finger of Shiva. In the quarrel between Kadru and Vinata, Vasuki did >> not support his mother and so he was cursed and therefore he had to live >> away from his mother in a different group. >> >> Vasuki has a special place amongst the important deities of Shaivas. Vasu >> means diamond. The one with a diamond on the head is Vasuka, that is >> Kashyapa. the son of Vasuka is Vasuki. Vasuki has the white colour of >> diamonds. When the Devas and Asuras churned the Ocean of Milk, they used >> Vasuki as the coir for binding the Manthara Mountain which was used as the >> churning stick. >> >> For the protection of the nagas, Vasuki gave his sister to the ascetic >> Jaratkaru as his wife. Astika is the son of this sister. It is this Astika >> who blocked the sarpasatra. It is presumed that Vasuki was present at the >> time of the birth of Arjuna and as per the request of Aryaka persuaded the >> nagas to give the divine potion to Bhimasena. >> >> In the Mahabharata, it is said that the nagas and the goddesses anointed >> Vasuki and the king of nagas. >> >> During the burning of Tripura, Vasuki worked as the bowstring of the bow >> of Shiva and the hold of the chariot. Moreover he gave Subrahmanya two >> parshadas Vasuki who is the one of the seven nagas that hold the earth went >> to the Hades to receive Balarama when he went there after his death >> >> Takshaka Takshaka is one of the naga chiefs born to Kashyapa in Kadru. >> Takshaka has an important role in the story of Parikshit and the burning of >> Khandava. Takshaka was one of the nagas who was cursed and sent out because >> of the anger of Kadru. Then he went and stayed in the Khandava forest. When >> Arjuna burned the Khandava forest he came safely out of it. >> >> Shringi, the son of Shamika, cursed Parikshit who was the emperor and the >> grandson of Arjuna. The curse was that Parikshit would die after being >> bitten by Takshaka. Parikshit died that way. Then his son Janamejaya >> carried out a sarpasatra. All these famous things are described elaborate >> in the Puranas. >> >> Astika blocked the sarpasatra and therefore Takshaka is saved. Takshaka >> was generous and helps others. He has terrible form and powerful venom and >> the Puranas are full of his stories. His colour is red. His hood has the >> mark of svastika. >> >> Karkotaka Karkotaka is the terrible serpent which is the garland of >> Sri Parameshvara. Karkotaka was caught in the forest fire because of a >> curse from Narada. But Nala who was afflicted with the curse of Kali saved >> Karkotaka from the fire. He bit Nala and disfigured him. He did that to >> help Nala in his incognito life. He advised Nala about the ways to overcome >> the curse of Kali and gave him a silk cloak. He told him that when he wore >> the new cloak he would get back his original shape. In the Nalacarita, >> Karkotaka plays a major role. >> >> There is a belief that if one remembers Karkotaka, the curse of Kali can >> be overcome. The colour of Karkotaka is black. >> >> Shamkha (Samkhapala) >> >> Shamkha is a fiery serpent who has many heads and a lot of power. >> Although he looks ferocious he is not harmful. Shamkha is also known an >> Shamkhapala. Shamkha is the naga born to Kashyapa in his wife Kadru. >> >> Once Narada introduced this Naga to Matali who is the charioteer of >> Indra. During the death Balabhadra (Balarama), Shamkha was one of the >> important nagas that came to accompany the soul of Balabhadra into Hades. >> >> Padma >> >> Padma is the Mahasarpa that holds the north-west part of the earth aloft. >> Padma was born to Kashyapa in his wife Kadru. Padma’s place is on the right >> side of Vasuki. Padman has only one head4 and his red colour is that of >> lotus >> >> MahaPadma >> >> He is also known by the name Shankhapadma. On his hood the mark is the >> trident. He has the prime place among nagas. His colour is white. >> >> Gulika >> >> In the Ashtanaga square, the place of Gulika is on the left side of >> Ananta. It has strong venom and red colour. It has a single head like a >> cobra and is almost of the same size. It is considered ferocious and its >> venom is very powerful. It instils fear into others. It has an important >> place in astrology. K RAJARAM IRS 14 3 24 >> >> Q3 What is the most memorable incident you have had during your stay >> in another country? >> >> KR I appreciate the lady who spoke the truth; but it is complex; >> thinking that I am lower in anything is a complex; inferiority complex; >> among the Indians many states cross wise may not understand the spoken >> English; why even the mother tongue; a born madrasi speaking Tamil, may not >> understand what her maidservant speals only tamil of her style; a >> Trivandrum Keralite will find it difficult to understand the Malayalam of >> north. So, language is not a barrier in tourism sign language is always >> there. When I first saw Benhur in Minerva, I could not follow it but as >> days passed by now except for a few, my English is understood right from >> sessions to Supreme court and in Europe, USA and other nations and vice >> versa; and there are so many nations where English is not at all understood >> sir. >> >> Q5 Who killed Joan of Arc? >> >> KR Perfect history is: “The story of Joan of Arc is one of >> the most captivating and inspiring tales from medieval history. Born in the >> village of Domrémy in northeastern France around 1412, Joan was a peasant >> girl who would later rise to prominence as a military leader and symbol of >> French resistance during the Hundred Years' War. >> >> Joan's remarkable journey began in her adolescence when she claimed to >> have received visions from saints urging her to support Charles VII, the >> uncrowned king of France, and help drive the English out of France. >> Inspired by her divine calling, Joan travelled to the nearby town of >> Vaucouleurs, where she convinced the local garrison commander, Robert de >> Baudricourt, to grant her an audience with the Dauphin (heir to the French >> throne). >> >> In 1429, Joan was granted an audience with Charles VII at the royal court >> in Chinon. Despite skepticism from some members of the court, Joan >> impressed Charles with her fervours and conviction. She was subsequently >> given a suit of armour, a horse, and a small army, with which she set out >> to lift the siege of Orléans, a key French stronghold besieged by English >> forces. >> >> Joan's leadership and bravery on the battlefield were instrumental in >> turning the tide of the war in favour of the French. She successfully led >> the French army to victory at the Battle of Orléans in May 1429, breaking >> the English siege and bolstering French morale. Buoyed by her success, Joan >> continued to lead military campaigns against the English, reclaiming >> several other strategic cities and paving the way for Charles VII's >> coronation at Reims in July 1429. >> >> However, Joan's fortunes would soon take a darker turn. In 1430, she was >> captured by Burgundian forces allied with the English and sold to the >> English, who put her on trial for heresy and witchcraft. Despite her >> steadfast denials and courageous defense, Joan was ultimately convicted and >> sentenced to death by burning at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431, at the >> age of just 19. >> >> Joan's trial and execution sparked outrage both in France and abroad, and >> her martyrdom further solidified her status as a national heroine and >> symbol of French unity and resistance. In 1456, after a lengthy posthumous >> retrial, Joan was declared innocent of heresy and exonerated of all charges >> by the Catholic Church. She was later canonized as a saint in 1920 by >> Pope Benedict XV. >> >> The legacy of Joan of Arc endures to this day, as she continues to be >> celebrated as a symbol of courage, faith, and unwavering determination in >> the face of adversity. Her story serves as a reminder of the power of >> conviction and the extraordinary impact that one individual can have on the >> course of history. >> >> K RAJARAM IRS 14 3 24 >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: *'gopala krishnan' via iyer123* <[email protected]> >> Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 at 08:09 >> Subject: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 03-2024-14 >> To: Patty Thatha <[email protected]>, Kerala Iyer < >> [email protected]>, Iyer <[email protected]> >> >> >> CULTURAL QA 03-2024-14 >> >> All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 14-03-2024. >> >> Selected Quora answers by scholars and generally interesting jokes are >> included. Still they need not be 100% correct answers >> >> I am only a compiler. Compiled and posted by R Gopalakrishnan,80, on >> 14-3-2024 >> >> Q1 Can you name the three sons of Varuna? >> >> A1 Joseph Taylor, Handsome guy 2h >> >> Yes, I without any hesitation can name the three sons of Varuna. In Hindu >> mythology, Varuna, the Vedic deity associated with water, is said to have >> three sons. These sons are: >> >> 1. Shesha (also known as Ananta): Shesha is often depicted as a serpent >> and is considered to be the cosmic serpent who supports the universe. >> >> 2. Vasuki: Vasuki is another serpent deity in Hindu mythology. He is >> often depicted wrapped around Lord Shiva's neck as a necklace. >> >> 3. Takshaka: Takshaka is a serpent king and a prominent character in >> various Hindu epics, including the Mahabharata. He is known for his role in >> the Kurukshetra war. >> >> These three sons of Varuna play significant roles in various mythological >> narratives and are often associated with the cosmic order and the elements >> of creation and destruction. >> >> Q2 What are some of the most interesting little-known things? For >> example: fast food restaurant ketchup cups are expandable. >> >> A2 Amit Singh,19h >> >> The Indian coins (for that matter, coins anywhere in the world) have a >> mark at the bottom, (under the date of issue of coin) which tells where it >> was made. In India, coins are minted in four cities: >> >> The Bombay (Mumbai) Mint >> >> Bombay (Mumbai) Mint has a diamond under the date of the coin (year of >> issue). >> >> The Calcutta (Kolkata) Mint >> >> Calcutta mint has no mark under the date of the coin (year of issue). >> >> >> >> The Hyderabad Mint >> >> Hyderabad Mint has a star or a diamond under the date of the coin (year >> of the issue). >> >> The Noida Mint >> >> Noida mint has a dot under the year of issue (coin date). >> >> Source: India Government Mint >> >> My note-Once there was coin mint in Chennai (madras) >> >> The grant for Madras in 1639 came with permission for setting up a mint. >> In the early years, the East India Company minted coins that bore the >> Vijayanagar emblem of the boar (varaha), which is why priests at weddings >> refer to all gifts as 'varahan' even today!18 Nov 2016 >> >> The first mint was established in Madras in 1640, and finally closed in >> 1869.( by Google search) >> >> Q3 What is the most memorable incident you have had during your >> stay in another country? >> >> A3 Vijaya Lakshmi,Have experience in life for 68 years.5y >> >> Our first trip to the USA was in 2006. We went there to attend the >> graduation ceremony of our son. >> >> Since I was in service then, we could stay there for only few days (about >> 20 days). >> >> Both our son and daughter in law became very busy during that period >> because of the thesis submission and subsequently shifting from California >> to Boston for our son’s new posting. >> >> So they could not accompany us for most of our outings. >> >> On one particular weekend they booked tickets for us for ‘Boston tour’ on >> a bus. >> >> We were somewhat reluctant to go alone. >> >> There are reasons for that. The American accent was new for us and the >> use of some English words by them with other meaning confused us. >> >> For example: at the customs clearance at airport, the officer asked us >> what was there in our suitcases. We listed all the items in the suitcases. >> >> Then he said “Sorry”. >> >> We thought he is saying sorry because he was not going to allow that >> luggage into the USA. >> >> We just stared at him without knowing what to speak. Then he again said >> “Will you please repeat what you have said just now?”. >> >> Then we came to know that ‘sorry’ also means that the person did not get >> what we said. >> >> Now coming to the story.... >> >> We refused to go alone and told them that we would rather prefer to stay >> at home and help them in unpacking things. >> >> But they insisted us to go, saying that we need not worry because in this >> tourist kind of things generally there would be more Asians than Americans. >> >> We agreed. It was a small bus with 20 seats. By the time we boarded the >> bus, it was almost full, only three seats being vacant. Those three seats >> were adjacent to our seats. >> >> We looked around in the bus. As our children told, except 2-3 people, all >> were Asians. >> >> But there were no Indians! >> >> In the next stop, a couple in their thirties with a 5 year (girl) kid >> boarded the bus. >> >> They were speaking in Bangla (Bengali) among themselves while searching >> for their seats! >> >> Both of us at once felt ‘at home’ hearing a language of our country. >> >> The feeling was similar to the feeling when we met a Telugu family in >> Kolkata (then Calcutta) for the first time after our marriage. >> >> “Namaste” they said before they occupied their seats. >> >> We were delighted! All the loneliness in us got suddenly vanished. >> >> Then we had a long conversation about food habits, USA, work culture in >> America, tourist places in America, how we are proud of India etc etc... >> >> They were talking in Bengali accent English, hearing which we felt >> heavenly! >> >> Then that little girl whispered something into her papa’s ears. >> >> “She says that you resemble her grandparents. She wants to sit with you >> for some time” he said. >> >> “Sure” we said. >> >> She sat with us for some time. She was very cute... We were very happy... >> >> At every stop, the driver would tell everybody in the bus, how much time >> they could spend at that place. >> >> In most of the places, both our families would roam around together. But >> whenever their daughter wanted to play at a play station, we would depart >> in our ways. >> >> We had one cell phone with us (our daughter-in-law’s). >> >> The young man would call us to remind about the time, whenever we went >> separately. >> >> In ‘museum of fine arts’ both our families were roaming separately. >> >> We forgot our time. When it was time for boarding the bus, he called us >> on the phone. >> >> While coming out, we lost our way. We called him and told about our >> plight. >> >> He requested the bus driver to wait, came to us and took us to the bus. >> >> The entire tour ended in a very happy note. >> >> That day we learned a great lesson. >> >> When we are in our own state, there will be fights between castes and >> religions. But when we move out of our state we forget about caste or >> religion. All that matters is “That person belongs to our state”. >> >> But then there would be fights between states! >> >> But when we move out of our country, we forget about our states, all that >> matters is “That person belongs to our country” >> >> But then there would be fights between countries! >> >> May be after a thousand years human beings if settle on or tour another >> planet (of another star), then we may feel happy when we see a ‘human >> being’ on that planet among all the aliens. :) >> >> Then there would be no fights between countries! Let us wait for that day! >> >> Q4 Is there a weight limit for horseback riding? >> >> A4 Jean-Marie Valheur, love me some yummy animals2h >> >> A Dutch woman recently complained in a newspaper about being rejected at >> an equestrian facility she used to attend. The lady, 38, had gained a >> significant amount after the birth of her third child. One of the trainer >> at the stable asked her if she planned to go riding again. Yes, she said. >> >> She was then informed that the facility has a “weight limit” in place. A >> horse cannot carry someone for a ride around the property, or even through >> a forest, when that person is morbidly obese. Seeing as though the would-be >> rider weighed about 250 pounds, it would have been too much for the horse >> to handle. As a rule of thumb, a horse should carry a rider that is between >> 10% and 20% of the horse’s weight, with 20% being the absolute maximum. For >> a thousand pound horse, the limit would be about 200 pounds. But that’s >> already pushing it. >> >> At certain equastrian facilities and stables, there are weighing scales. >> The stable roughly knows the weight of each horse and will make an >> estimation. If a rider is very tall and heavy, or very obese, they may be >> provided with a significantly larger, stronger horse. If no such horse is >> available, they cannot ride. Because it would be animal abuse to force the >> animal to carry such a load. >> >> Q5 Who killed Joan of Arc? >> >> A5 “Silk Road”,AI Expert20h >> >> Known as Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, she was not killed by a single >> person but by a system. >> >> A system of power, politics, and religious zealotry that saw a young >> woman leading men into battle, claiming divine guidance, and doing the >> unthinkable: winning. >> >> This was the 15th century, and such things just didn't sit well with the >> powers that be. >> >> Joan was captured by the Burgundians, who were allied with the English, >> at the Siege of Compiègne. >> >> They didn't kill her right away. >> >> No, they sold her to the English, who were more than eager to get their >> hands on this pesky girl who had rallied the French against them. >> >> The English then handed her over to an ecclesiastical court at Rouen led >> by Bishop Pierre Cauchon, a man whose loyalty to the English crown was as >> clear as the political 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