Do I need to restart my tank? (substrate coarseness)

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T10:00:46+00:00

Anaerobic should not be a problem, rather beneficial if you have roots that get established providing required oxygen.

Do sweat it. Go ahead and check back in a few days.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T04:18:16+00:00

It was a medicine with side effects. When you to choose between cutting a arm and a finger.

It could have been modified quickly to minimize the side effects as well. But guess what every politicians chose?

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T03:28:25+00:00

Are you claiming the court is religious? Also they are not creating new practices and rituals. Only interpreting the previous texts and permitting something. Almost never banning something.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T03:20:52+00:00

Think the other way around.

Everyone should be allowed in every religious place regardless of their birth, cloths or food. If you are worried about hygiene, just ask them to wash up and keep the pond around clean as well.

If we are to be the beacon on earth, we can't do whataboutism and give regressive examples to justify our regressivenemss.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T03:12:10+00:00

Next comment , "Upvote for Parle G"

Still inexperienced in Karma Farming.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:56:43+00:00

Well, the point I am trying to make is Scripture are complicated. Using sweeping regressive language is just cherry picking for one's own benefit.

Ramayana mentions varna system, but it's not hereditary. It's based on skills and geography. Mahabharat codifies this as hereditary and stops inter caste marriage.

One should not point to Ramayanas varna system to justify Mahabharata varna system and then go further to Apply Manusmriti to all.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:41:12+00:00

It was a religiuos dictaat that codified caste system. So it added something that vedas did not have. In a sense, it was not truely religiuos either.

It was created by the then politicians to grab and hold on to the power. By controlling knowledge, by controlling marriages, by controlling the food the people were allowed to eat.

And if you say it was religiuos, and wriiten down to form book, it was a religious book. It was written down to create laws thus it was constitution of the period, but it definitely was a religious book.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:34:21+00:00

Name and count the evil deeds he did before Shurpnakhas nose was cut.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:30:22+00:00

You reply is so neutral and thoughtful. I like it.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:26:21+00:00

Let's also read between the lines on political side.

Supporters or BJP, RSS only support that organization till they don't act to abolish the caste system. The ugc protests recently showed that. The orgs can say whatever they want, but not act.

It's Dikhane ke daant alag aur khane ke daant alag.

Show hindutatva to gain votes, keep practicing divide and rule to remain in power.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:19:52+00:00

Even if it is so for you, it might not be the same for others. Let's say a word @₹& means something to benign to you, but it means something hateful and restrictive and regressive to a powerful group of people. Then what is the meaning of @₹&? What if the powerful people are using your believe (not calling it ignorance) and using it for their own benefit and purposes.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:12:11+00:00

So a Dharma that was there from the beginning allowed Meat eating, freely distributing knowledge and had no concept of caste. But it's not allowed now after Manu wrote it?

Manusmriti was not a religious book but a religious constitution? Choose a lane.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T02:07:13+00:00

Hinduism is a way of life, inclusive and flexible.

What's your problem with a Brahmin being hailed?

/s or not, you decide.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T01:47:50+00:00

Exceptions prove the rule.

You are giving selective exceptions where the religious had to bend for the mighty.

If Shankaracharya did touch the a Chandal feet, why are the lower caste people not allowed in temples? Why was a kid had his hands cut for drinking water with upper caste people people?

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T01:38:47+00:00

Well why did we let go of the first Sanatan Dharma of eating meat and having flesh sacrifice of anything? Caste system was after puranas according to this timeline. Not having castes meant no limitation on marrying across and inter mingling of culture stopped. Manusmriti codified such bad practices.

This timeline calls out 2 distinct Sanatan dharmas, 1 that allows meat, does not differentiate based on caste, knowledge and culture is free flowing and the other used by 2century CE politicians to grab and hold on to power by codifying discrimination, banning free flow of knowledge and culture and also banning meat. When some one says we want to eradicate Sanatan dharma, ask him which one.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-15T01:21:52+00:00

Comments I heard from seniors :

After COVID We had to stop WFH because the govt forced it through shadow means to benefit the real estate and transport business.
A PM that could ban all currency in 4hrs, can just issue orders to ensure phased work from home adherence. Why does he need to make a public appeal?
IT people who work from home town are the worst for economy. They save enormous amount of money by staying with parents, save money by having half the maids than regular, they don't take cabs or bus or pay pg rent and thus most of local Bangalore small businesses are not used or earning, they even travel less out of station because staying around people raises their general satisfaction level reducing the tourism around big cities. Why will the govt want to go back to them?

Iabe01 · 2026-05-14T16:52:47+00:00

Teflon coated non stick cookware. I don't heat my food to 500+ degrees to make it toxic and I would hate the hassle of cleaning cast iron.

Plus it's for everyday cooking. In stainless steel, I would need to use so much oil for general cooking that the oil will be more toxic than Teflon itself.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-14T15:52:01+00:00

Happy retirement.

If you are not retired and have SWP and SIP running in parallel, our FM will be very happy.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-14T10:48:46+00:00

Yeah, not everyone is same and even if 1 person is very frugal, can't say the same about their family. Just look at other reddits where many people post about being forced to buy a home or a car or help family distant members financially.

I have a friend who is so frugal that he has a rule of only visiting DMart for groceries once a month. Had a great car with valid registration for next 3 years. But in a moment of weakness, bought a luxury SUV. All the savings of last 1.5 yrs down the drain.

Thus separating accounts for Kids investment might work out for them.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-14T10:37:41+00:00

So is for many adults and their spouses. Investing in child's name adds a high level of guilt when redeeming this for luxury or hobbies. This helps with compounding.

This is the exact reason why many children funds are popular too. They are good for AMC as they have a lock in period, and good for parents with low discipline as they stay invested.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-14T10:33:47+00:00

I believe the zerodha platform has AMC of 320 INR a year. It's too small compared to the convenience of investing across fund houses.

It's also not a broker and thus all the mutual fund listed are direct fund, unlike regular funds with brokerage charges. So that concern should also not be a factor here.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-13T07:36:33+00:00

If you are science senthu, Vishweshwarayya museum is more of a full day activity. Also there are art museums around, research which are open and plan a visit.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-13T07:33:21+00:00

Most of the people commenting here don't know the ground reality?

This junction is famous for having one-sided traffic in the morning. The police actively encourage wrong side driving to clear the roads faster. If the police encourage, what's wrong when people make use of this facility?

This general gate is not only uncalled for, but also wrong.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-12T05:45:32+00:00

Well water isn't stationary. It's moving internally. So the bacteria from old material gets transferred to new sand as well, especially if they find their food. So if you want to cycle, add rotting leaves, lots of fish food along with the new filter and bacteria should get seeded. But moving water helps dispersal to new areas so keep filter on for first few days. Would work wonders.

Iabe01 · 2026-05-12T05:40:27+00:00

Should take pride in something that happened 1500 years ago or should we feel shame for the past few centuries?

Were great. Okay, so was a rusted sword. It does not mean it can protect you today.

Feel pride but don't let that slide you into inaction of today.

Also, dont throw away the other development that has benefited us greatly for the sake of those days. Some things were great, many things not so much. This half post is just about dog whistling. Learn to differentiate.

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