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why don't Indians use toilet paper?

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This witty bunch responds to 'why don't Indians use toilet paper?'   'Why don't Indian use toilet paper?' asked a member on the question-and-answer website Quora. Aching to deliver a witty comeback? So were we, but what this bunch of witty Indians did just about sums up the best response you can ever come up. Take a look.

PARIJAT THE GRAND SYMBOL OF INDIAN MYTHOLOGY:Part I

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Parijaat Village Kintur, about 38 Kms. east of district headquarters  Barabanki was named after Kunti, mother of the Pandav. There are a number ancient temples and their remains around this place. Nearby a temple established by Kunti, is a special tree called  Parijaat . There are a number of sayings about this tree, which have popular acceptance. One being, Parijaat Tree Arjun brought this tree from heavens and Kunti used to offer and crown Shivji with its flowers. The other saying being, that Lord Krishna brought this tree for his beloved queen Satyabhama. Historically, though these saying may have some bearing or not, but it is true that this tree is from a very ancient background. The following is said in the   Harivansh Puraan  about Parijaat. Parijaat is a type of  Kalpvraksh , it is said to be found  only in the heavens and, whosoever makes a wish under  this tree, gets fulfilled. In the Religious and ancient literature, we find a number of references to the Kalpvr

महाभारत: अनुपम काव्य

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पृथ्वी के भौगोलिक सन्दर्भ महाभारत के भीष्म पर्व के जम्बूखण्ड-विनिर्माण पर्व में सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी का मानचित्र भी बताया गया है, जो निम्नलिखित है-: “ सुदर्शनं प्रवक्ष्यामि द्वीपं तु कुरुनन्दन। परिमण्डलो महाराज द्वीपोऽसौ चक्रसंस्थितः॥ यथा हि पुरुषः पश्येदादर्शे मुखमात्मनः। एवं सुदर्शनद्वीपो दृश्यते चन्द्रमण्डले॥ द्विरंशे पिप्पलस्तत्र द्विरंशे च शशो महान्। ” — वेद व्यास ,  भीष्म पर्व , महाभारत अर्थात: हे कुरुनन्दन ! सुदर्शन नामक यह द्वीप चक्र की भाँति गोलाकार स्थित है, जैसे पुरुष दर्पण में अपना मुख देखता है, उसी प्रकार यह द्वीप चन्द्रमण्डल में दिखायी देता है। इसके दो अंशो मे पिप्पल और दो अंशो मे महान शश(खरगोश) दिखायी देता है। अब यदि उपरोक्त संरचना को कागज पर बनाकर व्यवस्थित करे तो हमारी पृथ्वी का मानचित्र बन जाता है, जो हमारी पृथ्वी के वास्तविक मानचित्र से बहुत समानता दिखाता है: एक खरगोश और दो पत्तो का चित्र   चित्र को उल्टा करने पर बना पृथ्वी का मानचित्र   उपरोक्त मानचित्र ग्लोब में

10 Best Houseplants To De-Stress Your Home

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10 Best Houseplants To De-Stress Your Home And Purify The Air House plants are the ultimate in functional decorating. Some well-placed greenery can not only brighten a space but also purify the air -- and they're also helpful in creating a more relaxing, restful ambiance in any room. We know that spending time in nature is linked to reduced stress levels and relieve tension. In fact, in a 2008 study, Dutch researchers found that hospital patients with indoor plants in their rooms reported lower stress levels than patients without them. Here are 10 beautiful houseplants that are easy to take care of and effective at increasing oxygen and clearing out toxins for cleaner breathing air.  English Ivy NASA scientists listed the English Ivy as the number one best air-filtering houseplant, as it is the most effective plant when it comes to absorbing formaldehyde. It's also incredibly easy to grow and adaptable -- try it as a hanging or a floor plant. Grow in moderate temperat