Essay name: Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study)
Author:
Vishwanath K. Hampiholi
Affiliation: Karnatak University / Department of Sanskrit
This essay in English studies the influence of Kamashastra on classical Sanskrit literature by exploring the significance of Kama (sexual desire) within Indian philosophy and literature. It is highlighted tat ancient Indians valued both spiritual and worldly aspects of life. The treatise "Kamasutra" by Vatsyayana is highlighted as a pioneering erotic text, addressing sexual pleasure as an art form.
Chapter 3 - Kamasutra part 2 (Samprayogika)鈥擟ritical study
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In this way we see that nail-prints which are detailed
by the Kamasutra, are helpful to the poets for describing
amorous activities. Various types of nail-prints have
impressed the poets due to which they are tempted to use
them to a large extent in their poems. Even the devotees
like Jayadeva and ascestics like Vadirajatirtha have not
become exceptions in describing the notion of nail-prints.
From this we come to know the necessity of the knowledge
of sexology for a poet.
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