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Flashcards: Kathmandu 36 Flashcards 
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What contrasting experiences are represented by the Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhnath Stupa? |
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Pashupatinath Temple represents chaos and the intensity of life and death, while Baudhnath Stupa symbolizes peace and serenity. |
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The Bagmati River serves as a symbol for the ___ of life. |
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Cycle  |
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True or False: Only Hindus are allowed to enter the Pashupatinath Temple. |
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True  |
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What role does the flute play in the narrator's observations? |
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The flute symbolizes unity and the common thread of humanity that connects people across cultures. |
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Fill in the blank: The chaotic environment of Kathmandu is characterized by ___, ___, and bustling activity. |
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Crowds, noise  |
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Describe the atmosphere at Pashupatinath Temple during Vikram Seth's visit. |
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The atmosphere at Pashupatinath Temple was chaotic and confusing, filled with priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, and animals. Worshippers jostled for proximity to priests for blessings, and only Hindus were allowed inside the inner sanctum, leading to a tense situation with Westerners attempting to enter.  |
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The Bagmati River symbolizes both ___ and ___. |
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Life and spiritual purification  |
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What stark contrast does the narrator observe at the Bagmati River? |
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The narrator observes a stark contrast between life and death, as a body is cremated while washerwomen work and children bathe along the riverbank.  |
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True or False: The Baudhnath Stupa is characterized by chaos and noise similar to Pashupatinath Temple. |
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False. Baudhnath Stupa is characterized by peace and serenity, contrasting sharply with the chaos of Pashupatinath Temple.  |
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What emotions does the flute seller's music evoke in the narrator? |
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The flute seller's music evokes a sense of universality and connection among humanity, deeply moving the narrator and symbolizing shared human experiences.  |
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Fill in the blank: Kathmandu is described as a city of ___, ___, and ___. |
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Contrasts, busy, vibrant  |
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What does the term 'proclaims' mean in the context of public announcements? |
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To announce publicly or officially.  |
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Febrile confusion refers to a state characterized by ___ and ___. |
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Hurried activity and chaos.  |
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A 'haven' is defined as a place of ___ or ___. |
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Safety or refuge.  |
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True or False: A brazier is an enclosed stove used for cooking food. |
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False. A brazier is an open stove used for grilling or cooking food.  |
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Fill in the blank: Something that is nauseating causes a feeling of ___ or ___. |
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Sickness or disgust.  |
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What does the term 'offhanded' imply about someone's attitude? |
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It implies a casual or uninterested attitude.  |
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In what situations might 'submerged' be used to describe something? |
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It is used to describe something that is covered or hidden under water.  |
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