{"product_id":"food-culture-in-mahabharata-9798903426058","title":"Food Culture in Mahabharata","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anil Dharmadhikari | Dr Prabodh Halde\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Regional \u0026amp; Cultural - Indian \u0026amp; South Asian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Food Culture in the Mahabharata'\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the primary references to food in Mahabharata and presents them in a structured, thoughtful, and accessible manner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey highlights include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Culinary Engineering: Insights from King Nala's Pakadarpana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Safety \u0026amp; Science: Bhishma's reflections on hygiene and the toxicology of Visha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Innovation: Sustainability models from Bhima and endurance nutrition used during warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Technical Data: Fifteen annexures documenting Vedic measurements, grains, fermented beverages, and processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Notion Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883642830999,"sku":"9798903426058","price":1754.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798903426058.webp?v=1781103042","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/food-culture-in-mahabharata-9798903426058","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}