The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society July 1937

In this connection it may be pointed out that some critics consider that the Vanaras lagged behind the Aryans and Raksasas in culture and civilization and that immoderate indulgence of the palate is a sign of high culture ! But the stimulation of the palate by various savoury dishes and the immoderate indulgence in strong drinks and sensual pleasures as in the latter days of the Roman Empire and [...] Vanaras Vegetarians The political the religious and the social organizations of the Vanaras were of the same pattern as those of the Aryans. [...] Rice the Favourite Food of the Aryans Cooked rice (Anna or Odana) formed the bulk of the food of the Aryans of the Rilmayana period (1-53-3). [...] The churning of the curd was effected by the rotation of the churning rod by means of a rope wound round it and pulled by the two ends altenately by the hands of the housewife. [...] In his description of the forest fragrant with flowers and resounding with the music of birds and bees the forest is compared to a tavern the flowers filled with water and dew are compared to the drinking cups of liquor the nector of the flowers compared to liquor the dancing and the crying of the peacocks to the music and dancing of the drunkards in the taverns the bees' hum to the songs t