• PREFACE, INTRODUCTION AND INDEX
    Jun 2 2022
    In this chapter, the preface and introduction covering the history of other Kama works is covered. Additionally, the contents of the seven parts of the book are outlined detailing the different subjects in the multiple chapters dedicated to them.
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    30 mins
  • OBSERVATIONS ON THE THREE WORLDLY ATTAINMENTS OF VIRTUE, WEALTH AND LOVE
    Jun 2 2022
    In this chapter, the three goals of life: Dharma, Artha and Kama are examined and the connections between them are described. The most suitable age for Kama knowledge and manner of observing these interconnections has been spoken of, while questions raised about Dharma are answered with detailed examples.
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    12 mins
  • ON THE STUDY OF THE SIXTY-FOUR ARTS
    Jun 2 2022
    In this chapter, the sixty-four arts associated with sexual pleasure are described. Along with the preparation needed for them, the benefits of these acts are touted as a means for a better quality of life and vivid details are offered about what they are, how they should be performed and why they contribute to better Kama.
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    11 mins
  • LIFESTYLE OF AN ELEGANT MEN
    Jun 2 2022
    This chapter reveals particulars of the ideal lifestyle led by an urban elegant man including his routine, his socializing as well as the arrangements of house and its furniture. It describes the daily life of such a citizen, his companions and his various amusements geared towards his effort to improve his Kama. A brief accounting of options for rural men and what must never be resorted to such a pursuit is touched upon.
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    12 mins
  • THE COMPANIONS OF A LOVER
    Jun 2 2022
    This chapter is an account of the categories of apparently appropriate and inappropriate women to pursue for relationships or sexual relations. It illustrates the means of finding sexual partners, becoming lovers, staying faithful, as well as concessions for adultery. The importance and discretion of friends and intermediatory messengers is also enthused upon.
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    11 mins
  • SEXUAL UNIONS
    Jun 2 2022
    This chapter gives an account of the different types of relations between a man and woman based on the size of their sexual organs, the fervor of their desire, and their endurance. Also included is a discourse on the different kinds of love.
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    14 mins
  • TYPES OF EMBRACES
    Jun 2 2022
    In this chapter of the Kama Sutra, various types of embraces between a man and woman have been named and described in vivid detail. Here begins the notable part of Kama Shastra that is dedicated to the sixty-four arts of love-making.
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    9 mins
  • TYPES OF KISSES
    Jun 2 2022
    This chapter chronicles the various ways of kissing. Along with names and description of the kiss, details about how and between whom the kiss must happen have also been given. Types of kisses are based on the intensity of passion, the shyness of the woman and the progress of the sexual acts.
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    10 mins