Kamasutra
Updated:The Kamasutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life. Often misunderstood as merely a manual of sex positions, the Kamasutra is actually a comprehensive guide to love, relationships, and living a virtuous life. Written by Vātsyāyana around 400 BCE to 300 CE, it explores various aspects of human sexual behavior and relationships.
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The Kamasutra is divided into seven books, covering topics such as the acquisition of knowledge, social customs, courtship, marriage, extramarital relationships, courtesans, and sexual techniques. While it does describe numerous sexual positions, these make up only about 20% of the text. The work also discusses the nature of love, family life, and other aspects of pleasure-oriented faculties of human life.
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Studying the Kamasutra to understand ancient Indian perspectives on relationships and sexuality
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