Valmiki Ramayana
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Food Culture in Valmiki Ramayana
This book presents the primary references of food articles, agricultural practices in the original Valmiki Ramayana. We saw that much of the discourse has cantered around a singular debate—whether Rama consumed meat. Numerous narratives have been propagated from both perspectives, presenting arguments for and against this idea. However, this book is trying to explore the food items referenced in the Ramayana in a holistic manner. The book uncovers the eating traditions of Ramayana era, including everyday foods, articles used in rituals, offering a fascinating look into the cultural and culinary practices of ancient India. where divine feasts, sacred rituals, and indulgent banquets shaped the lives of gods, kings, sages, and warriors. This book shares the dietary practices of not only the humans but the Rakshasas and Vanaras also, offering a unique perspective on the epic's diverse characters. From the divine payasam that led to Rama’s birth to the grand feasts of rishis, this book takes you through the Flavors of Indian and Sri Lanka of that time. Discover the extravagant delights of Ravana’s private bar, the astonishing appetite of Kumbhakarna, and the spiritual significance of soma and sacred liquors. From fruits and vegetables to meats, fish and sea foods, wines, and medicinal plants, each food reference from Valmiki Ramayan.
Valmiki Ramayana
Author: R. Krishnan
language: en
Publisher: Giri Trading Agency Private Limited
Release Date: 2021-01-16
Ramayana and Mahabharata are called The Itihasas. Itihasa in Sanskrit literally means ‘it happened thus’. So these are to be distinguished from the Puranas. Ithihasas were composed or written by those who witnessed what was happening so these are historical accounts. Valmiki lived during Ramayana period as did Veda Vyasa during The Mahabharata. Valmiki’s Ramayana is in the form of poetry and is of great beauty. It is considered as the world’s first poetry. It is set to Anushtup meter. It is the original version and there are several other versions written much later which were inspired from that of Valmiki. I am a scientist by profession and hence the type of treasure that I searched in Valmiki’s great work and my view of things could be somewhat different and perhaps be of interest. So I decided to find out for myself such details. I was very much impressed to find so many rich details and interesting information on several aspects of Tradition, Culture, Astronomy, Geography and so on and which are not generally talked about. Valmiki’s deep knowledge of Astronomy and Astrology is amazing. I was surprised to discover that iron was already in use in Ramayana period. Let us note that the westerners attribute a much later period for the use of iron and also claim that the knowledge of planets came to India from the Greeks!
Valmiki Ramayana: Araṇyakāṇḍa
Critical edition with English translation and with five classical commentaries, Amr̥takaṭaka by Mādhavayogī, ca. 1675-ca. 1750. Dharmakūṭa by Tryambakarāyamakhị, 17th cent.; Rāmāyaṇaśiromaṇi by Śivasahāya; Tattvadīpikā by Maheśvaratīrtha and Rāmāyaṇatilaka by Rāma, 18th cent.