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.
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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390 79
and Jimutavahana as a hero,
shows clearly the scholar-
ship of the dramatist in erotic science. The behaviour
82 of Malayavat1,80,
80 Ratnaval181 and Priyadar艣ik膩 at the
83 first union, is sketched by the poet according to the
aphorisms of Love. Susangata, a messenger of sagarik膩,
and Manorama, duti of Aranyak膩, have helped their mis-
tress to achieve their goals according to the instruc-
tions of Vatsyayana. The poet Harsa refers to some
stages of the love-lorn condition in his dramas.
All the dramas of this poet are based on 艢峁沬g膩ra rasa
only. Though N盲g膩nanda depicts Karuna as the main
sentiment, it has sigara in the first three acts.
Construction of the plot, the first meeting of the lovers
and the behaviour of heroines are all composed to illus-
trate V盲tsy膩yana's Kamasutra. Harsa has followed Kali-
dasa not only in dramatic art but also in depicting
erotic sentiment.
Da艣akumaracarita, the master-piece of Da峁囜笉in, is
79. Supra II Chapter, Fn.110, p.73.
80. Supra IV Chapter, Fn.88, p.262; 105, p.267.
81. Supra IV Chapter, Fn. 44, p.250.
82. Supra IV Chapter, Fn. 104, p.267.
83. Supra VI Chapter, Fn. 32, p.316; 41, p.319.
