Kama means desire, love, and lust; sutra means teachings and “verses.” The Kama Sutra, then, is the book of love, teaching the best methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union. A classic of world literature for 1,700 years, this is the most explicit and fascinating book ever written for lovers.
This immortal work also serves as a window into Indian culture and mysticism. Its unique approach –combining meditations on politics and social customs with counsel on love and intimacy — features frank, direct advice on bodily pleasures, from aphrodisiacs and kissing to orgasm-delaying techniques. This edition is the renowned translation by the great 19th-century explorer and writer Richard Burton. Its crisp style sets a new standard for Sanskrit translation, and its unblushing faithfulness to the original text sparked controversy in certain corners of the Victorian world. A wellspring of erotic knowledge, it remains an inspiration to readers of every era.
Author: Vatsyayana
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 07/21/2006
Series: Thrift Edition
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780486452371
Language: English
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