European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

REVIEWING THE INTERSECTION OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL TRADITION IN INDIAN SOCIETY FOR PRESERVING THE PAST AND NURTURING THE FUTURE

Dipransu Pradhan*

ABSTRACT

This article provides a discerning outlook of microbes and their valuable contribution towards Indian tradition and culture from then and now. Rich cultural heritage of India signifies its beliefs and diversified practices in various fields like food, agriculture, health and spirituality which has a great relation with ancient microbial technology. Traditional knowledge imprinted on our holy texts acknowledge the beneficial microorganisms for their wide applications in various aspects of life. Indian Vedic system has been considered as the boon for medical science from ancient time which describes the concept of microbes their identification, utilization and cure against their antagonistic effects. The current article aims to review the integral development of microbial technology with Indian tradition and highlights the utilization of traditional wisdom to strengthen the modern scientific advancements. This paper attempts to emphasize on the necessity for the preservation and protection of the ancient knowledge and encouraging indigenous microbial practices to extend their potential for sustainable development and societal well-being.

Keywords: Bio-fertilizer, Fermentation, Indian tradition, Microbial technology, Probiotics, Sustainable development.