Food Ecology in Kurunthogai

குறுந்தொகையில் உணவுச் சூழலியல்

Abstract

The field that helps human beings understand themselves and the nature surrounding them is known as ecology. In Tamil literature, ecology is expressed in the form of thinai (landscape classification). The Thirumandiram states, “By nurturing the body, I nurtured life.” To maintain the body in a healthy manner, food plays a crucial role. Our ancestors lived by consuming foods that kept both body and mind in excellent condition. Tamil literary works contain abundant ecological information related to food. This article examines the ecological aspects of food as found in the Sangam text Kurunthogai.