What are the Ashtamurti forms of Lord Shiva?

 

According to the Siva Purana, Lord Shiva governs creation through His eight forms (Ashta Murthis).

They are : The five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and S/space), the Sun, the Moon, and the Being (the individual soul/Jiva) are known as these eight manifestations.

The Eight Manifestations of Siva and Their Significance:

Sarva (Earth): Symbolizes the element of Earth. The form that sustains all living beings and vegetation. (Example Shrine: Kanchi – Ekambareswarar Temple).

Bhava (Water): Symbolizes the element of Water. The form of water that is the life-source for all living beings. (Example Shrine: Thiruvanaikaval – Jambukeswarar Temple).

Rudra (Fire): Symbolizes the element of Fire or Radiance (Tejas). The power that illuminates and dissolves all things. (Example Shrine: Tiruvannamalai – Arunachaleswarar Temple).

Ugra (Air): Symbolizes the element of Air (Vayu). The form that provides breath to all living beings. (Example Shrine: Srikalahasti – Srikalahastiswarar Temple).

Bhima (Ether/Space): Symbolizes the element of Ether (Akasha). The form of the void that serves as the foundation for everything. (Example Shrine: Chidambaram – Nataraja Temple).

PaSupati (Master/Individual Soul): The embodiment of the Soul, who is the Lord of all living beings (paSUs) and the patron of those who perform sacrifices.

Mahadeva (The Moon): Symbolizes the essence of the Moon; the nourisher of medicinal herbs and the presiding deity of the mind.

ISAna (The Sun): Symbolizes the essence of the Sun; the visible deity who provides light and heat to the entire universe.

Devotees believe that worshipping these Ashtamurtis (Eight Forms)—which pervade all worlds with their divine presence—cleanses one of all sins and leads to liberation.

There is nothing more or less than these 8 forms, we see or notice or feel.

One close devotee asked Ramana Maharshi " what is the use of sitting here always, if you visit Haridwar, Kedarnath or Kasi, you can get more happiness and satisfaction ".

Maharshi said " I am also planning to visit other places. If you find anywhere other than the five elements viz. Earth, water, air, Fire and Sky, come and tell me immediately, I will visit that place ".

Except these five created by Almighty and recognised by our ancient Rishis, nothing else was created or invented so far.

Subhamastu

Are there any significant discoveries that were discovered by accident?

 In 1964 two physicists at a telephone company’s research lab accidentally discovered something that became one of the most significant discoveries in the history of cosmology.

Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson were given access to an old corporate antenna at Bell Labs. Their task was to gather some useful data about radio signals from the Milky Way Galaxy.

When they started using the equipment they soon noticed a background static which was continuous and increasingly annoying. They tried pointing the antenna in many different directions but the static never changed.

For over a year they tried figuring out the source of the static with no luck. They even thought it might be due to pigeon droppings on the antenna, so they cleaned it and made sure no pigeons came near it. But the signal still remained constant.

Then one day by pure luck Penzias was talking to a friend who mentioned that another physicist named Robert Dicke had a theory that if Big Bang actually happened there must exist a faint background radiation throughout the entire universe.

Hearing this, Penzias was stunned. This is exactly what he had been detecting for over an year and could not explain.

Penzias and Wilson contacted Dicke and this is what led to the discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background radiation. In 1978 both Penzias and Wilson received a Nobel Prize in physics for this discovery.

One of their colleagues jokingly said most people look for gold and find dung. These two went out looking for dung and found gold.

What are the basic laws that Indians are not aware of?

 

1. No woman can be arrested before 6 A.M. and after 6 P.M. (In exception cases they can be arrested as mentioned in point 7)

Criminal Procedure Code, Section 46

2. A Police officer can’t refuse to lodge an FIR if he/she does they could be jailed from 6 months to 1 year.

Indian Penal Code, 166 A

3. No 5 star hotel can’t prohibit you from drinking potable water and using its washrooms.

Indian Sarais Act, 1887

4. If a young boy and a girl want to live together in “live in relationship”,they can do so because it is not illegal. Even the new born from this relationship is also a legal son or daughter and this new born has the full right in the assets of his/her father.

5. A police officer is always on duty whether he/she wearing a uniform or not. If a person makes a complaint to the officer, he/she could not say that he can’t help the victim because he/ she is not on the duty.

6. No company can fire a pregnant woman. It may be punishable by a maximum of 3 years of imprisonment..

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

7. Only women police constable can arrest women. Male constable doesn’t have the rights to arrest women. Women have the right to deny going to police stations after 6 P.M. and before 6 A.M. In case of a serious crime only after receipt of the written order from the magistrate a male policeman can arrest a woman.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

8. There are very few people who know that if their gas cylinder blasts during the cooking of food then the gas agency is liable to pay Rs. 50 lakh to the victim as a compensation. To claim this compensation consumer need to lodge an FIR to the nearest police station and submit it to the concerned gas agency.

As per the Citizen Charter (Indian Oil Corporation website)

9. If you are fined for a crime (like riding without a helmet or any other reason) then you will not be fined for the same reason in the same day.

Automotive (Amendment) Bill, 2016,

10. Any Shop keeper can’t charge more than the printed price of any commodity but a consumer has the right to bargain for less than the printed price of a commodity.

Maximum Retail Price Act, 2014

11 . If somebody belongs to Hindu religion and have a son or grandson then he can’t adopt a second child.

There must be a gap of at least 21 years between you (the adopter) and your adopted son.

Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.

Which food makes Kolkataans happy?

 Food and Kolkata goes hand in hand…literally..

Everywhere in the streets,grounds, stations you will find food shops.Catering to all economic groups of people.We are food lovers.

Food is inexpensive in Kolkata then rest of the country..

Here are the food that makes us happy 😊😊😊

1 Food made by very dearest Mummy.

Every day Bengali Thali

Sorshe Ilish--Hilsha the King of Fish…finger lickingly good….what an aroma of steamed mustard..uffff😋😋😋😋

IT'S OUR CLASSIC SIGNATURE BENGALI DISH!!!!

Chingri r Malaikari

Rich gravy of big Prawns cooked in mustard oil,spices and coconut paste…your neighborhood starts smelling by its aroma…..once in awhile you must taste it😊😊you will like it I bet!!

THIS IS ALSO A. VERY FAMOUS DISH,SERVED TO ESTEEMED GUESTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD 👌👌👌

Dab chingri

MISTI DOI

Sweet curd…like this is only made by Bengalis .

MISTI…

The world famous Bengali misti akka.. Kolkata sweets are to die for.. unmatchable aroma, softness, gooey and sweet…words are not enough to describe..

The legendary Balaram Mullick And Radharaman Mullick — inventors of many popular sweets…

Bengalis have a love affair with Biriyani 😜😜

I eat it now and then😁😁😁

Kolkata biriyani is known for a big potato along with egg.Arsalan in Park Circus is legendary for its Biriyani…yummmmm😋😋😋😋😋

Menu of Arsalan..

MIXED FRIED RICE

Mixed fried rice,Chili Chiken and other Chinese dishes of Tengra, Chinatown is to die for 😋😋😋👌👌👌We simply love it..

CHILLI CHICKEN ,FRIED RICE

MOGLAI POROTA

Of Anadi cabin, Esplanade..has no comparison..😋😋eat it, to find out more about it😁😁😁..

Anadi cabin menu

Very popular food.

Rolls-- Kathi rolls

Must be eaten from the inventors of rolls themselves 😋😋😋😋😋😋👌👌👌

The taste will linger in your mouth for hours..I bet..you won't love any other roll in your life time

Kochi pathar jhol…aka goat Curry..goes well with Biriyani 😜😜

SINGARA. ….i.e Samosa for you North India 👍👍

Evening gossips without Samosa is unthinkable 😊😊

Cauliflower and peas Singara you get only during winter…We love it…try it..you will be in love..

Cutlets and chops of Mitra Cafe in North Kolkata…you will miss it if you skip it.. really!!

Flurry's

Wellknown for Cakes,baked goods, pasties, European breakfast.. Europeans love Flurry's

It's a legend in Kolkata's baking scenary,since the days of British Raj when Kolkata was the capital of India.

The legendary Nahoum's for their baked items.Based inside New Market Esplanade

Jhalmuri of the streets of Kolkata drives us crazy!!!!We feel it's best muri ever👌👌👌

Fuchka..i.e Golgappa for you😊😊

Best to be had from any street vendor

So,these were some food Bengalis have in Kolkata.There are many mouthwatering food left uncovered by me since this answer has become too long..

When you come to Kolkata please visit any of the lengedary places mentioned here..I bet you will love it !!!

Happy eating 😊😊

What is the most overused movie trope that Hollywood just needs to let go?

 Where do I start?

​Breakfasts: The mother cooks a massive, five-course morning feast with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and fresh juice on a random Tuesday. The teenager runs downstairs, grabs a single piece of toast, says they are going to be late, and runs out the door.

​The "Enhance" command: Detectives look at grainy, pixelated security footage shot from a mile away. The tech guy types furiously, says "enhance," and suddenly they have a crystal-clear 4K image of the killer's face.

​Makeovers: The supposedly unpopular, unattractive girl in high school is actually a stunningly beautiful actress. To hide this, she wears a messy ponytail, oversized overalls, and a pair of glasses. Once she takes the glasses off, the whole school realizes she's gorgeous.

The classic Hollywood 'Ugly Duckling' makeover. Source: Reddit

The cough of death: A character gives one tiny, polite cough into a handkerchief. It's never just a tickle in their throat or seasonal allergies; it means they have a terminal illness and will be dead by the third act.

​I suspect most people who wear glasses wish taking them off made them instantly popular instead of just making everything blurry.

What are some amazing pictures one has to see twice to understand?

 Have a look at this pic:

Conveying the perfect emotions, right? A father playing with his son in the sand, both of them covered in mud, the son still trying to tackle his father with everything that he has, and he in turn playfully obliges. A perfect shot striking the right chord indeed.

But let me take you further….

Notice the fine sand particles stuck on their bodies, and every single strand of hair falling down effortlessly, freezing the perfect shot in time?

What if I tell you, that every tiny particle of sand,every single crease of muscle has all been drawn by hand?

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Now have a look at these:

The Lonely Child

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Hyperrealism sketching of a dog

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The Chillum

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Bajirao Mastani

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The Spiritual Bond

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All of the above drawings are made by my friend Krishna Rathi. Every time I see the detailing in his works, I'm reminded that the dude’s a freaking genius.

Here's the first drawing ‘The Superhero’ which he dedicated to his father, this Father's Day. Took him a whopping 100 hours to complete the work.

Check out the making of his magnificent works on YouTube. I'm still wondering how ‘The Spiritual Bond’ is not a photograph.

(Youtube: Krishna Rathi/ IG- Krishna Rathi (@rathikrishna42) • Instagram photos and videos)

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Original image to the first pic can be found here: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-amazing-pictures-one-has-to-see-twice-to-understand/answer/Divyansh-Mundra/comment/39660155?share=85a681ad&srid=WrxJ