In Hindu culture, a lot is passed down by word of mouth like scriptures, rituals, and even recipes. I imagine that in ancient times people sat around fires and told these stories, and that is how they shared.
I come from Southern India, from Karnataka, from a family of farmers. I was always closer to my mother’s side of the family and ancestors. My grandmother taught me scriptures through stories, and she showed her love in the food she cooked for us. My mother still shares stories from her farming days, the rhythms of village life, and also about her own grandparents.
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