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 4 - Kamasutra part 3 (Kanya-samprayuktaka-adhikarana)鈥擟ritical study
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The second adhyaya is very important. We see here the keen observation of Vatsy膩yana. According to the Kamasutra, women are like flowers; hence they should be handled in a moderate way. Otherwise they will nate every man and discard sex-sport. Every hero in litera- ture takes the maximum care about the heroines, when he is creating confidence in her mind, V膩tsy膩yana instructs a male about his duties which should be done after the marriage ceremony. He instructs the bridegroom step by step which will help him in gaining over the love of his beloved. All the heroes of the dramas or kavyas obey the rules of Kamasutra at every step. V膩tsy膩yana has also given some suggestions to a virgin about her behaviour. He opines that a virgin should not exhibit her love; she should express her bash- fulness; fear etc. to her lover at the first meet. She should obstruct her lover's activity. __ It, prohibit it in a dignified style. She should object The poets have drawn their heroines in the same manner. acts according to the advice of Kamasutra. Every heroine 285 The third adhyaya instructs about the gestures of a
girl, who wants to express her love to her lover. Vatsyayana
has suggested various ways to show their love. Most of
