Historic, religious and cultural background of sattvic food habits
Divinising food by first offering it to the gods has been a ritual since time immemorial across all cultures. Association of food with divinity is evident in these rituals, yet another question arises. Does food become divine by virtue of its offering to the gods? Does it lose its divine connection in the absence of said offering? Throughout time, all cultures have been promoting traditional, seasonal, and local food that should be eaten in gratitude and remembrance of a higher power.
This ancient wisdom of sattvic diet touches upon a wide spectrum of matters related to our physical, mental and spiritual health. At the core of this wisdom lies the idea that an ideal, balanced human existence requires a restful soul, a regulated mind and a healthy body. And it all begins with sattvic diet, which has always been a foundational human food habit, whether consciously or unconsciously.