Suryanarayana, K.    <br/><br/>
Culinary science and food technology in ancient India: Insights from pakasastra  

 - Yojana: A Development Monthly Since 1957 
 - 69(2), Feb, 2025: p.49-54   
<br/><br/>  This article explores the rich tradition of Pakasastra highlighting its socio-cultural, medicinal, religious, and spiritual dimensions. It delves into the overlap of food discourses in Hindu life, the significance of dietetics and culinary art, and the impact of cooking utensils and plant based leaves on health. The study emphasizes he importance of pure and regulated eating habits, as mentioned in ancient texts like and SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA and Caraka Sambita . Modern research corroborates the traditional concepts, underscoring the need for frothier exploration of Pakasastra to understand its relevance today. – Reproduced