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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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28 (of 45)


External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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with VätsyÄyana's great work. In this way Amaruka, Damodaragupta and BhavabhÅ«ti are more influenced by Kamasastra than the previous poets. 402 RatnÄkara's Haravijaya, which is composed in the
9th century, is one of the biggest mahakavyas in Sanskrit
literature. The poet has displayed his erudition in
various sciences in fifty cantos of this kavya. As a
follower of ornate poets, RatnÄkara describes water-
sport, plucking the flowers, love-sick condition, duties
of go-betweens, drinking parties, sex-sport etc. in many
cantos. The physical beauty of females is drawn by the
poet picturesquely. He describes female's breasts which
are big like pitcher, which are full of flesh, which
are straight and high, which have no space between them,
hips which are big, laps which are like plaintan tree
and navel which is deep. The poet has tried to draw
every woman like a Lotus lady.
The subject matter of Samprayogikadhikarana has
influenced the poet very much. Hence he describes the
embrace which is an indication of mutual love. He
mentions GÄdhÄlingana, Vrká¹£Ädhirudhakalingana indirectly.
158. Supra III Chapter, Fn.37, p.130; 28, p.127.
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