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Food Culture in Mahabharata
Paperback
Publisher: Notion Press
Published: Apr 15 2026
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
'Food Culture in the Mahabharata' brings together the primary references to food in Mahabharata and presents them in a structured, thoughtful, and accessible manner
The 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.
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