Hindu Soul Recipes
Pushpesh Pant
Hindu Soul Recipes seeks to reclaim and unveil the priceless legacy: the distilled essence of ancient dietary wisdom spanning the entire range from therapeutics and aesthetics in the realm of gastronomy
Hardback | 8" x 8" | 96 pp
ISBN 9788174364128
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Hindu Soul Recipes seeks to reclaim and unveil the priceless legacy: the distilled essence of ancient dietary wisdom spanning the entire range from therapeutics and aesthetics in the realm of gastronomy. Opening one’s mind to Hindu Soul Recipes is to embark on an ecstatic odyssey. Preparing soul-stirring meals each day akin to a culinary symphony resonating harmonious notes ensures that you enjoy continuing good health and celebrate the miracle of life.
Food in ancient India was treated akin to divinity. It was considered inseparable from Brahman- the supreme cosmic truth. Food, it was understood, is the basis of all life and deeply influenced all its aspects. Over millennia a unique culinary philosophy evolved on the subcontinent, one that continues to provide brilliant insights into the subject. What we eat not only provides sustenance for the body but also ensures that the mind and soul are adequately nourished. What Hindu Soul Recipes seeks to do is to reclaim and unveil this priceless legacy: the distilled essence of ancient dietary wisdom spanning the entire range from therapeutics and aesthetics in the realm of gastronomy. Opening one’s mind to Hindu Soul Recipes is to embark on an ecstatic odyssey. Preparing soul-stirring meals each day akin to a culinary symphony resonating harmonious notes ensures that you enjoy continuing good health and celebrate the miracle of life.
Food in ancient India was treated akin to divinity. It was considered inseparable from Brahman- the supreme cosmic truth. Food, it was understood, is the basis of all life and deeply influenced all its aspects. Over millennia a unique culinary philosophy evolved on the subcontinent, one that continues to provide brilliant insights into the subject. What we eat not only provides sustenance for the body but also ensures that the mind and soul are adequately nourished. What Hindu Soul Recipes seeks to do is to reclaim and unveil this priceless legacy: the distilled essence of ancient dietary wisdom spanning the entire range from therapeutics and aesthetics in the realm of gastronomy. Opening one’s mind to Hindu Soul Recipes is to embark on an ecstatic odyssey. Preparing soul-stirring meals each day akin to a culinary symphony resonating harmonious notes ensures that you enjoy continuing good health and celebrate the miracle of life.
About the author
Pushpesh Pant , born in Nanital in 1946 and educated in Nanital and Delhi, is a professor of Diplomacy at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has studied ancient Indian history, international relations, law, and ayurveda. A regular columnist for national newspapers and magazines, he is also a frequent contributor to radio and television. He writes in both English and Hindi and produces documentaries for television. He is a well-known authority on culinary matters and has published Buddhist Peace recipes and Food path: Cuisine along the Grand Trunk Road from Kabul to Kolkata, both published by Roli Books. He lives in Delhi with his son, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, and his German shepherd, Khampa.
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