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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, when the temperature drops even a little in winter, we immediately turn on the heater, blower or hide in thick quilts and blankets. We have such a variety of warm clothes to protect us from the cold that we cannot even imagine how we can survive without them. But have you ever wondered how our ancestors or ancient people used to face the bone-freezing cold when all these modern facilities were not available?
His way of life and lifestyle was such that it taught him to live in harmony with nature. Let us know about some of their methods:
1. The biggest support of fire
Fire was the oldest and most effective way to survive the cold. In ancient times, people used to keep fires burning inside and outside their caves or huts. This fire not only kept them warm, but also helped to drive away wild animals. The entire community used to gather around the fire, which also maintained social interaction.
2. Unique layers of clothing
At that time, there were no warm clothes as fashionable as today, but people used animal skin and fur to protect themselves from the cold. They used to wrap them around their bodies like clothes, which helped a lot in keeping them warm. Additionally, layering prevented body heat from escaping by wearing several layers of wool and thick cotton clothing.
3. Special way of building a house
In ancient times, houses were built in such a way that they could protect from cold. The caves naturally protected from cold and icy winds. Where there were no caves, people used to build small huts out of wood, mud and stones, which had thick walls and low roofs. Due to this, the heat inside the house could not go out and the effect of cold was reduced. Houses were often built close to each other so that the effect of cold wind was reduced.
4. Unique science of food and drink
Ancient people knew how to eat in winter. They used to include such things in their food which had warming nature and which provided energy to the body from within. Foods rich in fat and protein, such as meat, roots and coarse grains, were part of their diet. These things took time to digest and kept the body warm for a long time.
5. Physical exertion and living together
In those times, people’s lifestyle was very hard-working. There was continuous physical activity like hunting, cutting wood, due to which the body automatically remained warm. Additionally, people often lived and slept together in small groups and families, staying warm through each other’s body heat.
Today, even though we have technology and facilities, the knowledge of our ancestors teaches us that even the most difficult situations can be faced by living in harmony with nature.
