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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those are mentioned by the poets in their works. Sakuntala
M膩lavik膩, 艢armi峁ａ弓h膩, Malayavati, etc. exhibit their love
in the presence of their lovers according to the words
of Kamasutra.
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The fourth adhyaya contains the plans which are
useful to a man to attract and to enjoy his beloved who
is expressing her love too. The Kamasutra narrates
various plans, some of which are used by the poets.
Vatsy膩yana remarks that a girl should be inactive in
the first meeting, and she should not allow her lover
to enjoy her body unless full confidence has arisen.
Hence some heroines allow their lovers external coition
only. When the lover proceeds, they prohibit it according
to the advice of Vatsyayana.
The fifth and the last adhyaya gives some forms of
marriage. Though the Kamasutra describes many types of
marriage, it praises the Gandharva type of marriage, as
it is easy and as it increases the love between the male
and female. Hence the poets have depicted the love-
marriages in their works:
Thus this adhikarana has influenced the Sanskrit
literature to a great extent. The poets have followed
