The Leaning Tower is the freestanding bell tower of a cathedral in Pisa, Italy. Though designed to stand upright, Pisa's most famous landmark began leaning soon after construction began in 1173. In 1964, Italy's government enlisted the aid of a multinational task force to prevent the tower from toppling, but the tilt remained so severe that the tower was closed to the public in 1990. After another decade of stabilization efforts, it was reopened in 2001. What first caused it to lean? |
Pancha maha yajnas There are five important daily sacrifices that Hindu religion commands everyone to perform . They are Brahma yajna - Sacrifice to Vedas or Rishis. Deva Yajna- Sacrifice to Devas and God. Pitru Yajna - Sacrifice to departed ancestors. Nru Yajna- Sacrifice to fellow -men. Bhuta Yajna - Sacrifice to creatures or brute creation. There is an outer aspect and inner meaning to each of these, teaching man his relations with all around him- his superiors, his equals and his subordinates. The law of sacrifice as embodied in these five Yajnas, teach us that we are not isolated entities , but part of a great whole , that our happiness and progress are secure, only when the sub serve the general happiness and conduce to the general purpose. Outer aspect of Brahma yajna is study and teachings of Vedas and scriptures.Everyone should study some sacred book, deeply think about it. Practice its teaching and share the gained knowledge with others. The inner aspect is t...
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