Food Culture in Mahabharata

von Anil Dharmadhikari, Prabodh Halde

346 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

'Food Culture in the Mahabharata' brings together the primary references to food in Mahabharata and presents them in a structured, thoughtful, and accessible mannerThe Mahabharata is more than an ancient epic; it is a sophisticated civilizational record. While often studied for lessons on dharma and warfare, this book is among the first to decode the text through a 360-degree professional food technology lens.Authors Shri Anil Dharmadhikari and Dr. Prabodh Halde analyze all eighteen Parvas to uncover a world where food functioned as a living science. They reveal structured ancient systems for irrigation, national food security, dairy management, and large-scale logistics. Across eighteen chapters, this work builds a technical bridge between Vedic insight and modern food science.Key highlights include: - Culinary Engineering: Insights from King Nala's Pakadarpana.- Safety & Science: Bhishma's reflections on hygiene and the toxicology of Visha.- Innovation: Sustainability models from Bhima and endurance nutrition used during warfare.- Technical Data: Fifteen annexures documenting Vedic measurements, grains, fermented beverages, and processing methods.Written in clear, grounded language, this book is designed for Gen-Z and seasoned scholars alike. It invites you to re-examine the scientific dimensions of our history and understand the engineering logic behind traditional Indian plates.Supported by leading historians and food scientists, this research offers a new way of reading the Mahabharata-not just as literature, but as a structured record of sustainability and scientific reasoning. It is a vital addition to any library and a source of pride for every Bhartiya.

• Reihe: Notion Press
• ISBN: 9798903926312
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.04.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd