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[sambhavami]

Arjun, Subhadra and Krishna(a)

The moment Arjuna reaches Prabhasa, after twelve long years of travel, Krishna appears, and practically drags him back to Raivataka. Here, I kind of have to mention, Krishna and Arjuna, when together, have no sense of personal space. This is, however, the first time we see the level of their intimacy, at least in Mahabharata. For that one day they pretty much sit, eat, talk and sleep on the same asana. Even when Krishna then takes him back to Dwarika, their closeness only increases, much to, I imagine, the discomfort of the more traditional parliamentarians.

Then comes a festival on Raivataka, where Arjuna sees Subhadra, and immediately goes mad, much to the abject delight of Krishna. He in fact takes great pleasure, to tease the heck out of Arjuna at this point.

Arjuna however, doesn’t like Krishna’s initial idea to ask Vasudeva for permission. He does understand that no matter how liberal their upper-class society is at this moment, Arjuna and Subhadra are still first cousins, and we in fact see the Yadavas later object to the kidnapping based on this fact alone.

Krishna, in response, does say something a little controversial, “There’s no point in betting on a swayamvara, as she’s a young girl, and her mind may be fickle. Hence, kidnapping is the best option.” This was probably (and I’m reaching here) less about Krishna’s misogyny and more about the Yadavas’ (frankly, kind of valid) issue with Arjuna and Subhadra’s blood-family situation.

Now, interestingly, after two marriages, for his fourth one, Arjuna decides that he must take permission from Yudhishthira (was he afraid that Yudhishthira might hand him back to Balarama later, if he didn’t sort this beforehand?)

And hence, shubhasya sheeghram, the next morning Arjuna is tip-top dresses and armed, and picks up Subhadra when she’s on her way back from Raivataka.

Obviously Dwarika’s parliament is in uproar. Balarama, however is the only person to defer to common sense, as he hands over the ‘mic’ to Krishna, albeit after cussing Arjuna out pretty thoroughly. Krishna gives a few reasons (a bit flawed, but okay) for his support and recommendation for peace:

He doesn’t like an arranged marriage, as he feels it is as though the bride is treated like an animal who is ‘sold’ from one family to another (don't like how you got there, but congrats, I agree).

In a swayamvara, there’s no telling what Subhadra might to (or be made to do).

Arjuna is a kshatriya, and he doesn’t look good getting married in a ‘tame’, arranged ceremony, and the kidnapping raises the ‘value’ of Subhadra herself (like I said, flawed)

If the Yadavas now try to stop him, and an entire army (known for being tide-turning mercenaries btw), go after and get defeated by a single man, how does that look, before the international community?

Kunti’s gotra changed once she was adopted by Kuntibhoja, so legally, Arjuna and Subhadra are no longer first cousins (but still second or third, though!)

Arjuna is still, biologically their first cousin, so fighting a battle against family would be counterproductive, and make other kingdoms look down upon them (ironic, and you just said he wasn't! xD).

Arjuna is a great warrior, and any kingdom would be lucky to make him a permanent ally.

In Kashiram Das’s version, we see Subhadra in a more active role. Here, Daruka, who was driving the chariot, refuses to let Arjuna fight when Krishna’s sons challenge him. So, Arjuna ties him up, and hands over the reins to Subhadra, as he goes ahead and defeats everybody.

Well, after one year of marriage, Arjun remembers his vanavasa again, and goes to Pushkar, to spend the remaining time.

Then finally, he returns to Indraprastha, and straight to Draupadi, who promptly directed him to return to his ‘newer-model’ and stay there, among other things. So, Arjun did exactly that.

Interestingly, it is his idea to dress up Subhadra as a gopa woman, and send her in to mollify Draupadi instead. It works, only somewhat. Draupadi is impressed with the gesture, but she is still angry. She says to Subhadra, “Nihsapatno-stu te pati.” This on-the-face translates to ‘may your husband not have any enemies’. However, sapatn[o/i] also means co-wife (‘sautan/shotin’).

Dr. Bhaduri interprets this as: ‘may you have no co-wives’, by which Draupadi still keeps Arjuna on the rack, as an extension of her previous comment.

I also like the other reading which is: ‘may your husband have no co-husbands’: a covert expression of how tired she was starting to get of her husbands’ antics and marriages.

Krishna also arrives shortly (primarily for damage control with Draupadi, I imagine), but also, with huge military help, which he practically ‘launders’ into the Pandava artillery disguised as wedding presents, since Balarama wouldn’t let him otherwise (Rohini is Shantanu’s brother Bahlika’s daughter/granddaughter, so that’s where his neutrality mainly comes from). This is also the time when Krishna is properly promoted from ‘weird generous acquaintance’ to ‘best friend forever’ in Draupadi’s books.

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The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway

Within the first lines that begin ‘The great Gatsby’ Fitzgerald establishes to the reader that the main character, Nick Carraway, is a reliable narrator using the technique of flashbacks. The first line from The great Gatsby says “In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice….. “Whenever you feel like criticising anyone,”... “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”...... in consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgements,”  The foundation of a reliable and unbiased narrator allows Fitzgerald to fully explore the complexities of the roaring 20’s and the glamour and hedonism that defined the era, and all the corruption and destruction that came with it. Despite his midwestern and conservative upbringing, Nick arrives in New York to chase the fortune associated with the developing stock market. The story unfolds through the interactions Nick has with his vain and wealthy cousin Daisy Buchanan, her friend Jordan Baker, her husband Tom, and his neighbour Jay Gatsby. While in New York, Nick sees the excess and immoral behaviours spark tragedy, and eventually, his own return to the midwest. We can see the lack of ethics already in the first chapter, where Fitzgerald uses descriptive language to show the excess within Daisy and Tom’s home, he writes “... a bright rosy-coloured space, fragilely bound into the house by french windows at the end. … gleaming white against the fresh grass outside….blew curtains in at one end and out the other like pale flags, twisting them up toward the frosted wedding-cake of the ceiling, and then rippled over the wine coloured rug, making a shadow on it as wind does on the sea.” The description of their house implies an almost otherworldly and ethereal picture, with the use of the adjectives “rosy-coloured”, “fragily bound”, and “gleaming white” painting a picture of purity and excellent that is maintained and upheld by the Buchanans even though their actual lives are nothing of the sort, with both people eventually falling in to affairs. This can be seen as Fitzgerald's way of criticising the characters of Daisy, Tom and everyone who comes from old money. Their class as seen from the luxuries they can afford, and their transactional marriage as seen from how they both commit adultery. This is a critique of the mentality at the time, where people chase after the capitalist "American dream" and the dream of becoming rich through their own hard work, where people are greedy in the way they approach the glamour, and that decision leads to the decay of their inter-personal relationships in the end. Showing the ugly underbelly of the American dream, and how the working class suffer in order to please the elite.

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I was studying Jurisprudence for my exam, and it's actually so interesting.

I mean I keep everything that I have to study for exams, but I do understand the concepts

The language I write in may not construct a guidelike answer, but atleast it makes me happy to know that I know the concept and the clarity regarding the concepts.

But anyways, back here

Jurisprudence is actually so much interesting.

So many theories, so many schools, felt like a pain in the ass while covering up the syllabus

But it's all genuinely so interesting.

Natural law school believes in divine law

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle were Greek philosophers who contributed to this theory

Socrates defined virtue, Plato introduced Doctrine of forms, Aristotle added more specifics to doctrine of forms while agreeing and disagreeing to some of the specifications made by Plato.

Analytical law school studies what is law and not what law ought to be

So many philosophers/jurists in this theory with their own different aspects.

John Austin : Gave the theory that : Laws are commands of the sovereign backed by sanction.

Jeremy Bentham : Utilitarian theory

H.L.A. Hart : Divided law into Primary and secondary rules

Hans Kelsen : pure theory of law, fun fact : Kelsen was also known as doubly pure because of his theory.

Historical school studies origin and development of law throughout the history.

Important Jurists : Savigny, Henry Maine

Sociological school studies sociological impact of law on society and how it affects a common individual.

Realist school.

Now this one.

It caught my attention because of how it's theory is.

One Scandinavian jurist talks about how Law is nothing but a psychological pressure created through times immemorial.

One such example is that when a classmate tells me that there's an exam tomorrow. It won't be taken as seriously as when the same information comes through the official notification of college.

Official notification in this context is one such example of psychological pressure in action.

It is rooted in the subconscious through history. This pressure created through history created a subconscious pressure to take official notifications, statutes, an authoritative body seriously, and to follow such laws or directions imposed by them.

Now, do you understand how crazy this is?

I mean it's really simple but it was something I never thought of.

We can connect this theory of psychological pressure to a lot of things. I'm a lot sleep deprived at the very moment, but if something comes to my mind, I'll write it down.

Because it's a topic that interests me, and it's so fun to think about it in regards to what more can it be?

One more Jurist tells us within this school, that The right you talk about exists only in metaphysical sense.

But if supposedly, I go to practice my right in court, I'll have to follow court's obligations.

But what if I don't follow court's obligations/ what If I couldn't follow it? Does that mean that I don't have a right?

And even after a case being heard by a judge, what if the ruling is not in our favor, does that mean we don't have rights?

Therefore as an example, Right can be considered as a metaphysical concept, for in that it never really exists in actuality.

This school focuses more on how law operates in the real world.

It also focuses on points such as, Judges are also humans and being a human, they can have bias, may it be conscious/subconscious

Therefore law studies how law is in real world and how it works and how is it applied and so on.

It concerns itself with reality of the law and world.

One example of Judges being humans and how it affects a law is that

Suppose a case arising dispute regarding abortion arises, and the judge is a Christian judge. In this case, the judge cannot give an order without some bias, as in Christianity abortion is not supported.

So my point was that Juris is really interesting, the theories are so complex and this question to define what law is and different ways to study it

Especially to study it since the ancient time, since the time of Socrates and still coming up with definitive meanings and theories and criticisms. I like it. It's complex I know, but it is that constant change and new way approach that keeps law changing, and accustoming new ways of thinking.

So yeah, loved it.

Cool theories.

[purplink8]

how do you feel when you're in love?

Not my quiz but it got me curious so~

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

I pay attention to everything.

[victusinveritas]

[karanseraph]

To be fair (?) It's not the planet's existence that is threatened, it's the existence of many types of lifeforms on the planet. Right? 'This' and 'Future' are doing some vague work there.

IDK if this was a strawman quote and I doubt the captured post was in good faith, but...

I am among those people who gets agitated when poor wording causes conflict and weakens an argument.

I know I am not even the best with words, but we have to just keep trying.

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How to Choose the Right Analytical Instruments for Your Laboratory

Choosing the right analytical instruments is essential for any modern laboratory striving to deliver accurate, consistent, and high-quality results. Whether you work in pharmaceuticals, environmental science, food testing, or industrial R&D, your lab’s performance heavily depends on selecting equipment tailored to your needs. From spectrometers to chromatographs, the right tools ensure data precision, streamline workflows, and help meet industry standards.

This guide walks you through the essential factors to consider when investing in analytical instrumentation for your lab.

Why Selecting the Right Analytical Instruments Matters

Poor equipment choices can lead to inefficiencies, flawed data, costly recalibrations, and excessive downtime. Conversely, well-matched instruments enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and help your lab stay competitive. A strategic investment ensures accurate testing, regulatory alignment, and long-term efficiency—outcomes that ultimately define your lab’s success.

1. Assess Your Laboratory's Specific Needs

Before selecting any instruments, evaluate your lab’s specific workflows and testing focus:

What types of samples do you analyze—solids, liquids, gases, or biological materials?

Are your primary tests qualitative, quantitative, elemental, or structural?

What precision and throughput levels are essential?

Analytical instruments such as Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs (UHPLC) are crucial in pharmaceutical labs for separating and quantifying compounds. In contrast, portable XRF analyzers are ideal for environmental and mining labs due to their field readiness. Calorimeters are indispensable in food and energy testing labs for determining energy values.

2. Consider Accuracy and Performance Specifications

Different instruments offer different performance thresholds. Be sure to evaluate:

Sensitivity

Detection limits

Resolution

Measurement speed

For trace metal detection, atomic absorption spectrometers or high-resolution FTIR systems offer exceptional accuracy. The better the alignment with your analysis goals, the more reliable your outcomes will be.

3. Understand the Analytical Techniques You Use Most

Every lab has preferred methods, and choosing tools that support them ensures consistent results. Examples include:

Spectroscopy: UV-Vis, FTIR, AAS

Chromatography: HPLC, GC

Mass Spectrometry

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Calorimetry

Select analytical instruments based on the techniques your team uses regularly. Compatibility between instrument and method is essential for accurate and reproducible data.

4. Think About Flexibility and Versatility

A versatile tool can address various testing needs and save on long-term investments. A UV-Vis spectrophotometer, for example, applies to environmental testing, pharmaceutical quality control, and biochemical research. Look for:

Multi-application functionality

Modular or upgradable components

Broad measurement capabilities

Choosing flexible analytical instruments equips your lab to adapt as demands shift or new projects arise.

5. Review Ease of Use and Training Requirements

Instruments with user-friendly interfaces minimize training time and speed up onboarding. Evaluate:

Software simplicity and automation options

Setup and calibration procedures

Availability of pre-programmed methods

The easier it is for staff to learn and operate, the faster your lab can reach full productivity.

6. Consider Maintenance and Calibration Needs

Reliable performance requires consistent upkeep. When investing in analytical instruments, assess:

Frequency of maintenance

Cost and ease of calibration

Availability of service documentation and support

Instruments with automated calibration or minimal manual maintenance—such as the TT-BC1.5A Bomb Calorimeter—can reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.

7. Evaluate Connectivity and Integration

Today’s labs thrive on data integration and automation. Your equipment should offer:

LIMS and ERP compatibility

Remote access and real-time monitoring

USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet connectivity

These features improve workflow efficiency and ensure fast, secure data handling across systems.

8. Consider After-Sales Support and Warranty

Support is often the deciding factor between two similar instruments. When choosing a supplier, look for:

Installation assistance and user training

Fast, reliable technical support

Comprehensive warranties and service contracts

Companies like Rose Scientific provide ongoing support and ensure minimal disruption to your operations, from installation through daily use.

9. Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards

In regulated fields, compliance is not optional. Your analytical instruments must meet standards such as:

FDA (for pharmaceuticals and clinical testing)

ISO (international quality systems)

ASTM (industrial testing and materials)

Final Thoughts: Making the Right Choice for Your Laboratory

Choosing the right analytical instruments doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Start with a clear understanding of your lab's applications and techniques. Factor in ease of use, flexibility, and support. Prioritize long-term reliability and regulatory compliance. The right decisions now will ensure your lab operates efficiently, adapts easily, and produces reliable results for years to come.

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