Q1 The narrow vision is seen in such Q & A. Living space more people
are all around the earth. In Parry corner , sowcarpet about a long stretch
12 streets starting from Govindappa naicken st till Parry corner , touching
the north Madras, and beyond aat north madras, people with big family are
residing only in small space. (chennai). In Madurai people are living in
homes named as STORE ROWS HOUSES, which in the west is named as
condominiums. Before the 1970s, so many families with minimum 6 in a home
were only living like that, with the mats , cloth made pillows, etc. Heart
depends on the actions and not on the space. Have you seen in London and
Newyork even now people living like that?.
Q2 another ARATHU Q & A. Sirasasanaam: *Sirsasana *is an advanced
inversion that exhibits strength, control and the beauty of overcoming the
fear of falling through physical and mental balance. The name is derived
from the Sanskrit *sirsa, *meaning “head,” and *asana* meaning “pose” or
“posture.” In this asana, the head and forearms rest on the mat with the
hands clasped. The legs are lifted and the body's weight is shifted until
it is fully supported by the head and forearms. The torso is perpendicular
to the mat in a straight line from the hips to the head. Sirsasana may
also be referred to as a headstand in English. Sirsasana is considered by
some to be the most important inversion and is often referred to as the
“king” of asanas. This full inversion returns blood to the heart and the
brain, refreshing the cardiovascular and lymphatic system and providing
energizing effects for the whole body. Those who engage in spiritual yoga
practice may use this asana to redirect sexual energies into a higher
spiritual energy, which is thought to increase wellness and promote a
positive aura. This higher energy is called *ojas,* and is thought to
assist in heightening other spiritual yogic practices. Inversions like
sirsasana help in opening the *ajna*, or third eye, chakra. The reversed
position of the body and the position of the head allows energy to flow to
the third eye. Not only does this pose offer mental clarity and renewed
energy, it is also thought to help increase memory and concentration over
time.
How to perform Shirshasana? 1. Coming to your knees, make a triangle
with your hands placing them flush with the wall. Interlock your fingers
together, palms open, and place your forearms down. Elbows should be the
same distance as your shoulders. Keep this position with your arms no
matter what. 2. Place the top of your head down on the yoga mat in between
your hands. Rock back and forth on the top of your head to get a feel for
the position of your skull. Find the spot where the frontal and parietal
sutures meet—it will feel flat and your neck will be in a neutral position.
3. Take some of the pressure off of your head and into your forearms,
pulling your shoulders away from your ears. Eventually you will be
balancing on the top of your head, but most of the weight should be in the
forearms, supported by your shoulders. 4. Slowly straighten the legs,
coming onto the toes. Maybe this is as far as you go. If you feel
comfortable here, begin to walk your straight legs closer to your face
until you feel your abs catch. Your hips will be over your shoulders. 5.
Push more of the weight into your forearms and shoulders, and use your
strong core to lift the toes away from the mat. Bend your knees, bringing
your heels to your seat. The knees will still be in towards the chest. Once
you have successfully obtained balance here, begin to straighten at the
hips, bringing your knees towards the sky. Then straighten the legs. Hold
for 10-15 breaths. To come out of the pose, bend the knees first, then
bend at the hips, slowly coming down to the mat. Stay in Balasana or
child's Pose for 5 breaths before lifting the head. Precautions and
contraindications:- Precautions and contraindications to practicing the
headstand have to be kept in mind. Those with osteoarthritis of the C
spine, cervical spondylosis, diabetes, heart problems, down’s syndrome,
autoimmune disease affecting musculoskeletal system or any other condition
impacting the neck should proceed with caution, consulting their health
specialists or omit this pose altogether.
When you turn upside down, you are increasing the blood flow to
your brain and upper parts of the body. This can help the body in many ways
listed below. 1. Relieves Stress 2. Increases Focus 3. Improves Blood Flow
to The Eyes. 4. Increases Blood Flow to the Head And Scalp. 5. Strengthens
Shoulders and Arms 6. Improves Digestion 7. Helps to Flush Out the Adrenal
Glands 8. Decreases Fluid Build-Up in the Legs, Ankles, and Feet 9.
Develops Strength in the Core Muscles 10. Stimulates The Lymphatic System. 4
Apart from its standing on head, the posture requires strength, precision,
and focus. However, when headstand is assessed from an anatomical point of
view, it is categorized as a resting pose, despite its complex look. The
“neck” plays a fundamental role in the headstand, so one should have a
closer look at the anatomy of the neck. The cervical spine consists of
seven vertebrae, designed specifically for mobility. Also known as the C
spine, this includes the neck bones and its primary purpose is movement. A
cushion of connective tissues holds the cervical vertebrae in place making
a whole range of movements possible for us, be it flexing, extending, or
rotating of the neck. The cervical spine is basically concave in nature. By
default, the neck rests in a slightly curved position at its neutral state.
To move the neck away from this state, this curve is disturbed, which can
often happen during Yoga Asanas. The key is to maintain the basic curvature
of the spine to prevent neck injuries. The C- spine also encompasses the
vertebral arteries. These reach up to the brain and hence blocking these
arteries in any way may cause dizziness or blurred vision. In a posture
like headstand, the movement through these arteries can be compromised
because of misalignment or additional pressure on the cervical spine.
Muscles and joints involved:-
In Shirshasana, muscle lengthening does not happen and all body parts
either contract or stabilize, one stacking over another in a single plane.
While in the pose, our upper body forms a firm foundation with the
essential contact points being the crown of the head, the forearms, and the
wrists. All of these are connected together to hold the body in place. We
need strong arms to do the headstand. So, it is necessary to build a
foundation of strength in the arms to be able to physically balance a
headstand. We need to practice suitable arm strengthening exercises before
attempting the pose. As we go into Salamba Shirshasana, our shoulder blades
get weighed down, helping to release any kind of tension from the cervical
spine. There should be minimum weight on the head. The rotator cuff muscles
and Serratus Anteriors shorten while the Triceps Brachii gets stabilized.
This aids in keeping our shoulders and arms steady. This pose stabilizes
the Rectus Abdominis, Spinal Extensors, Iliopsoas and flexors.The pelvic
floor muscles get compressed while keeping the sacrum (base of the spinal
column) in control. The entire upper body forms a solid base, leaving the
lower body relaxed even in this inverted-upright position. Our shoulders
are the source of strength and support at the foundation. As soon as we
come into the headstand position, we rotate and protract the shoulder
blades in an upward direction (towards the hips). The Serratus Anterior is
the strongest muscle for carrying out these actions involved in Salamba
Shirshasana.
Headstand can be immensely beneficial for our circulation and the
state of our mind. It helps relieve stress, anxiety or fear. On turning
upside down, the blood flow to the brain increases which enhances our
concentration and focus. Not just blood flow, this pose enhances the flow
of oxygen and nutrients which benefits the hair and eyes and also brings a
glow of health to the face.Holding the headstand increases the strength of
the upper body including the arms, shoulders, and back. Reversing the
effect of gravity also improves digestion. The mesh of nodes and fluids
that form our lymphatic system, get stimulated and this helps remove toxins
from the blood.For those with contraindications, the benefits of the pose
can be availed by practising it in a modified form, such as using an
inversion swing. Whether doing it unsupported or with props, it simply
requires patience, attention, and a bit of focus so that one can take
maximum advantage of this fabulous posture, the King of Asanas. Hence
QUORA as usual speaks with the perversions.
Q11 Indian parents? Only? . uSUAL GOSSIP NARROW VISION OF QUORA.
Read below:
1. Minimizing your kid’s feelings
Kids need to know that it’s healthy to express and talk about their
emotions. When parents tell their kids things such as “don’t be so sad
about it” or “it’s not a big deal,” they’re sending the message that
feelings don’t matter and that it’s better to suppress them.
If your kid is displaying expressions of fear during a loud storm, for
example, considering saying, “I know you’re scared right now.” Then ask
them what they think would make them feel better. This teaches them how to
manage and cope with emotions on their own.
The goal is to help them practice brainstorming solutions until they find
something that works.
2. Always saving them from failure
As parents, it’s hard to watch our children struggle through challenges
that we know we can easily fix* for* them.
But think of it this way: If your kid is doing poorly in school, you know
that telling them the homework answers will only backfire, because you
can’t be in the classroom when they have to complete those tests on their
own.
Failure is a big part of success. If kids are never given the chance to
learn the lessons that come with failure, they’ll never develop the
perseverance they need to rise back up after a setback.
3. Overindulging your kids
Kids love stuff, and parents love giving it to them. But research shows
<https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-increase-self-control-in-children/> that
when you give your kids whatever they desire, they miss out on skills
related to mental strength, such as self-discipline.
You want your kids to grow up knowing that it’s possible to achieve what
they want — if they work for it. Parents can teach their kids learn
self-control by setting clear rules for things like finishing homework
before screen time or doing chores to boost allowance (so they can buy
things on their own, while knowing they* earned* it).
4. Expecting perfection
It’s natural to want your child to aim for big goals and be the best at
everything. But that’s not how things work. Setting the bar too high leads
can lead to self-esteem and confidence issues later in life.
Build mental strength in your kids by making sure expectations are
realistic. And even if your kids don’t meet them, the setbacks they face
will still teach them valuable life lessons and how to succeed the next
time around.
5. Making sure they always feel comfortable
There are many things that might make your kid feel uncomfortable,
especially when it involves doing something new: Trying new foods, making
new friends, playing a new sport or moving homes and having to go to a new
school.
But just like failure, embracing uncomfortable moments can boost mental
strength. Encourage your kids to try new things. Help them get started,
because that’s the hardest part. But once they take that first step, they
might realize that it isn’t as difficult as they thought it’d be — and that
they might even be good at it!
6. Not setting parent-child boundaries
You want your kids to make their own decisions, but they also need to know
you’re the boss. For example, if you set a curfew for your 12-year-old,
make sure they stick to it every night (or as much as possible).
Kids who are mentally strong have parents who understand the importance of
boundaries and consistency. Caving in and allowing rules to be negotiated
too often can lead to power struggles between you and your child.
7. Not taking care of yourself
The older we get, the harder it becomes to maintain healthy habits (e.g.,
eating healthy, exercising daily, taking time to restore). That’s why it’s
important to model self-care habits for your kids.
It’s also critical to practice healthy coping skills in front of your
children. For example, if you’re stressed about work, consider telling your
child, “I had a very tiring day at work, and I’m going to relax with tea
and a book.”
*Tracy Hutchinson* <https://www.drtracyhutchinson.com/>*, PhD, LMHC, is a
therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience. She is a regular
columnist for Psychology Today, and her research on positive psychology,
mental health and emotional psychology has been published in dozens of peer
reviewed academic journals and textbooks.*
Q12 Partly true of the old people , diabetic etc. The least activity
apart from these physical problems are the main causes; have you seen your
wife sleeping nonchalantly? She is also older; because even at 80s she is
working hard. KR IRs 31222
On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 at 07:59, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
iyer...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> *CULTURAL QA 12-2022-**03*
>
> *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS*
>
> Q1 What is normal in Mumbai, but weird in other places?
>
> A1 Kandarp Joshi, Lives in Canada (2019–present)Wed
>
> *Large families living in extremely small, one room houses.*
>
> It's fairly normal for poor people to live in small houses. But even if
> one is middle class, earning well, then too living in a one room house that
> too in joint families is not at all considered weird in Mumbai.
>
> Mumbai, a city of dreams in India, is facing severe problems of over
> population and *the city is a peninsula. So they have limited space to
> expand.*
>
> I visited my father's childhood friend once, before few years. They had 5
> adults living in a very small one room house. That guy, his wife his son
> and daughter, and his mother. *We were 4 who visited them. And his son
> and daughter had to go for a walk to make some space for us to sit
> comfortably.*
>
> And to my surprise, that guy told my father that a developer offered them
> 70 lacs INR (85,000 USD approx) at that time for that place. The builder
> wanted it for redevelopment. I don't remember the area, but it felt like a
> downtown.
>
> *But they were happy there as the place was near to their work and
> everyone living around them was like a family.*
>
> I couldn't have had survived even one night at that place due to
> claustrophobia. And they were dwelling there for years.Mumbai has less
> space but big hearts, indeed.
>
> Q2 What are the benefits of letting your blood flow to your
> head? For instance, doing a handstand against a wall.
>
> A2 Ken Saladin, Former professor of histology (microscopic
> anatomy)9h
>
> I doubt that there’s any benefit to it. It might even present more risk
> than benefit—such as stroke or, if an undetected aneurysm were present, its
> rupture. It feels quite unpleasant to me to hang upside down, and I find
> it hard to see that posture as beneficial in any way.
>
> *My note- It is a good advice to those perform seershasanam.*
>
> Q3 How does dust on a window air conditioner affect its cooling
> capacity?
>
> A3 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004
> at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now
>
> In split air conditioners there will be dust filters in the indoor unit
> . Further there could be dust on surface just being in a room. Dust in
> filters obstruct entering cool air to the indoor unit, though produced by
> the compressor.
>
> After taking out the outer cover, cleaning the filter with brush and
> washing with water and refitting and placing would make a lot of change in
> cooling.
>
> One should not forget to clean outer cover also.
>
> It is preferable to carry out the work with skilled/ semiskilled people
> than by self. Even an accidental fall of cover may break it’s fitting
> points with the unit.
>
> Q4 Do all trains in India have separate classes for second
> sitting and sleeper coaches?
>
> A4 Prasanna Bhalerao, Knows about trains.4h
>
> In India, the trains of the following main types:
>
> Day time long(ish) distance commuter trains (express)
>
> Night time long distance sleeper trains (mail/express)
>
> Slow trains stopping at all stations (known as passenger trains)
>
> I am not including suburban transport in the above such as Mumbai/Chennai
> locals, Metros in various cities, etc. Within the above, there are
> premium (full AC) trains, superfast trains, non-superfast trains, etc.
>
> ****Generally sleeper trains will not be having sitting reserved class.
> They will have one or more of the following classes:*
>
> AC First Class (1A) AC 2-Tier Sleeper (2A)
>
> AC 3-Tier Sleeper (3A) (please never call this as 3rd AC; IR does not have
> a 3rd class)
>
> AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper (3E) (please never call this as 3rd AC; IR does
> not have a 3rd class)
>
> 3-Tier (non-AC) Sleeper class (S) - same as 3A but without AC (all of
> the above are sleeper class coaches)
>
> *General/unreserved class*
>
> General class reserved for ladies only or disabled only
>
> The day-time trains will not be having any sleeper-type reserved class.
> They will have one or more of the following classes:
>
> AC Executive Class Sitting (EC)
>
> AC Chair Car Sitting (CC)
>
> Second Class Sitting (2S)
>
> General/unreserved class
>
> General class reserved for ladies only or disabled only
>
> *Long distance slow trains (passenger trains) will have general unreserved
> and sometime a 3-Tier (non-AC) sleeper coach.*
>
> *My note- At one time we had sleeper cum sitting non AC coaches. We could
> reserve for seat/ sleeper. Thesee coaches have been withdrawn by railway
> now.*
>
> Q5 Will the human ovum that are released and didn't get
> fertilized be absorbed again or will they get discharged with the shed of
> uterine lining in menstruation?
>
> A5 Ken Saladin, Former professor of histology (microscopic
> anatomy) Nov 27
>
> *If an ovum isn’t fertilized, **it dies **in about 12 to 24 hours, even
> before it can reach the uterus*. By the time of menstruation ~2 weeks
> later, there’s no trace of it left. It disintegrates long before then.
>
> *My note- I have added this QA for information* about ovum. But what I
> have studied in college was ovum dies in uterus and not in the way. Those
> well read can clarify.
>
> Q6 What problems an Indian face in a foreign country?
>
> A6 Rutvika Gupta, Founder at Augastu Learning (2021–present)Mon
>
> Indians mostly face issues while they are in a foreign country but the
> issues aren’t the ones which don’t have a solution! The main issues are
>
> *Food : If you are a non vegetarian then you may* not have a problem
> because chicken is mostly available everywhere but sometimes in the name of
> nonveg , you don’t know yourself what are you being served ! *But if you
> are a vegetarian* then you might face problems as you will have really
> less options and sometimes no option at all.
>
> *Language : It is a must to know English, if you don’t* know English then
> it’s very difficult to communicate and understand each other. Sometimes
> Google translator also doesn’t give right results.
>
> *Weather: Sometimes the weather doesn’t suit* Indians, in most of the
> countries the weather keeps on changing rapidly, it will be raining and
> then the next minute it will be sunny, rapid weather changes can make you
> fall ill easily since our body isn’t used to it.
>
> *Strict rules : Every country has their own rules and* violating them can
> lead you into serious problems. The rules are really strict outside as
> compared to India.
>
> It was a Tuesday and I dint want to have non veg and trust me this was the
> *only
> thing in veg that I could order, fries and salad.*
>
> Q7 Why does Indian Railways rarely use 2S coaches for long
> journey trains? It may benefit intermediary station travelers for short
> journey.
>
> A7 Prashant Tiwari, Indian Railways Enthusiast Updated 53m
>
> *The main reason for rarely using 2S (second sitting) coaches is comfort.*
>
> We all have seen the condition of a general coaches in long distance
> trains. You hardly find washrooms clean, proper water, proper seat to sit,
> cleanliness & face extreme weather conditions.
>
> I remember the cases reported when Shramik special trains were
> operational. Initial reason given by railways was extreme weather
> conditions. It was mid summer.
>
> Another big reason which i feel is earnings.
>
> No matter how far you travel through a general class, the fare will hardly
> touch Rs.700–800 while replacing a reserved coach can easily make some
> thousands for Railways. In fact, IR is reducing the number of sleeper
> coaches as well & adding more ac coaches to earn more.
>
> Second sitting coaches are designed for short distance journeys and to
> cover that crowd, railways operates many intercity trains.
>
> Q8 What is the amount of CO2 emitted by an air conditioner?
>
> A8 Morgan Chandler, BSEE equivalent U.S.Navy. from Naval Air
> Technical Training Center (NATTC)2y
>
> Air conditioners emit exactly what they took in with their fans, nothing
> changed except temperature and perhaps humidity. Those machines are not
> alive and do not metabolize anything.
>
> Q9 Why do whales breathe air but live underwater? What
> evolutionary advantage could this possibly have?
>
> A9 Claire Jordan, Degree in biology and folklore; programmer,
> shop owner, secretary on newspaper Mon
>
> *Their ancestors started out like otters or penguins, living on the
> shoreline and feeding in the sea.* There’s a lot of food in the sea. *Then
> they evolved to live in the sea full-time and have their babies there,
> because it’s difficult to have limbs which work well for both swimming and
> walking,* and maximising their swimming ability brought in more food.
>
> Q10 What does it mean if your lungs are not equal in size?
>
> A10 Ken Saladin, Professor of biology, emeritus (retired)22h
>
> It means you’re normal. *The left lung is smaller than the right because
> the heart tilts toward the left and takes up more space on that side of the
> thorax than on the right.*
>
> Q11 What are some of the biggest parenting mistakes by
> Indian parents that destroy children's mental health?
>
> A11 Amatya Meenati, Ex teacher of Mount Carmel School Updated Nov
> 20
>
> *Her daughter is more fair than my daughter . Oh no* , I have to make my
> daughter fair and she starts massaging turmeric and sandalwood paste from
> the day one . This continues till her daughter gets married . The girl
> grows up with a feeling that she is not fair so she is not beautiful . But
> the mother never understands that how insecure she is making her daughter .
>
> *His son is more intelligent than my son . So the* father starts feeding
> memory booster powder from six months till the son cracks NIT or IIT or
> NEET . But in case the son can’t crack Parents choicest dream then God
> forbid , he can’t get back his confidence in future for trying anything
> else. I have seen many young boys going into depression because of parents
> continuous humiliation .
>
> *Their child is All rounder . So the parents* desperately put their child
> also into every coaching centre from music to dance to karate apart from
> class tuitions . Poor fellow can’t succeed in any field due to lack of
> concentration and interest . Parents can’t understand that all children are
> not God gifted . In the process of making an all rounder they produce a
> Looser , who is not sure what to do in life
>
> They have sent their son for higher studies in Abroad . I will also send
> my son to Abroad anyhow even if I have to take loan . And finally he sends
> his son Abroad . Getting a job in Abroad is not so easy . God forbids , If
> the boy can’t get a job then he tries to escape from everyone in life . He
> looses his self confidence and his life is ruined apart from money . Grass
> is always greener on the other side .
>
> *Every parents earnest desire is to get a good well* paid son in law for
> their daughter . They are ready to pay any amount to buy a groom . Even if
> their daughter has chosen a son in law for them they never get agree for
> the fear of family members and society . Result ?Their daughter is not
> happily married and in her marriage also . Some boys also divorce knowing
> the past of the girl . Money is wasted and the girls life is ruined as well
> .
>
> *Comparison .Comparison in every thing .*
>
> Comparison starts as soon as the child is born . And this habit of
> comparison in every aspect of life ruins the lives of their children .
> Parents ignore the mental health of their child till the child gives up .
> Sad but true for some never understanding parents . Parents please stop
> comparing . Every child is born unique .
>
> Q12 Why do old people get up early? Is it an age?
>
> A12 Bhuvana Rameshwar, married for three decades Tue
>
> As we age our sleep time gets lesser. On an average we all need 8 hours
> of sleep at night. May be day for those in evening and night shifts.
>
> Children and young adults sleep longer. Babies can sleep even 12 hours. As
> young children haven't we slept in the evening by 5pm, missed dinner and
> got up next day after a tiring trekking or school sports day?
>
> *But as we age this 8 hours reduces to 7, 6.5 and soon 6 hours*. This is
> because old people do lesser physical work and also sleep earlier. Many
> are retired from regular work. So they have early dinner and go to bed by
> 9. 30 PM. Hence 6 to 7 hours from this means waking up by 3 or 4 AM and
> getting out from bed by 5 am. So for most waking up and after that it is
> usually rolling in bed waiting for dawn. I wait for the morning birds.
>
> Some do get up earlier and have their morning coffee by 5.00 am like me. I
> go for my walk by 5.45.
>
> Sometimes lying in bed awake is a torture in itself. I get to hear my
> husband's snores. Or my mind tends to think of all the past regrets. The
> idle mind only worries. Why torture myself ? *Nowadays I'm getting only 6
> to 6.5 hours of sleep . Very rarely 7 hours. *
>
> *Most people of my age I know are happily taking sleeping tablets
> (niterest) to get this basic 6 hours too*. Luckily I am fit enough to get
> my sleep naturally. No tablets needed is a blessing in itself.
>
> *But I do catch with an after lunch nap once in two days say for 15mins to
> half an hour.*
>
> *My note- In my experience the diabetic patients* who have no problems at
> all in the day time, all problems like restless feet, pricking
> sensation, painful leg and feet appear just when one is ready for sleep.
>
> Most do not get REM sleep and dreams, roll on bed, go to urination, eating
> items in midnight etc. *This is more with people who take insulin*.
>
> Interesting thing, all problems disappears in the morning and many sleep
> up to 11 or 11.30 AM. Today while preparing this QA, our servant lady
> appeared in my room for cleaning, her assumption was I may be sleeping in
> the morning in bed room. *Today is an exemption, I have important work
> and no sleep in the morning. When work is there, the thought of work over
> takes sleep!!! *
>
> *All the above QA are from Quora website on 02-12-2022*
>
> *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .*
>
> *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, former ITS, 79 years, on
> 03-12-2022*
>
>
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