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Yaksha Prasnam

The "Yaksha Prasna", literally translated, means "Questions of the Yaksha ", were posed by a Yaksha in the forest to Yudhistira in the tale of Mahabharatha.



Who makes the Sun rise?
The Brahmam (the formless, all pervading God) makes the sun rise.
Who travel on both sides of the Sun?
Devas travel on both sides of the Sun.
(Sun travels in the sky, frequented by celestial beings called Devas.)
Who makes the Sun to set?
Dharma makes the Sun to set.
Where does the Sun establish himself?
Sun establishes himself in truth.
How does a man become expert in reciting Vedas?
He becomes an expert in reciting by learning it.
How does a man become great?
Man becomes great by Tapas (austerities)…

Education System

Reminds of the 'fairness' of our education system that kills a creative child who may not be good in maths or science. Instead of bringing the best in the child, the system gives him/her an inferiority complex which many carry for their rest of their lives.

We need a change in our education system for creating a better India :)