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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century composed their works in a different style by mak- ing use of erotic science. Among them 艣r墨har峁 was very famous. 艢r墨har峁, who was treated as the last poet of the ornate age, has lavished his profuse knowledge of erotic science. The whole story of Naisadhiyacarita stands on erotic sentiment. Hence we see a lot of influence of Kamasastra on the poet. In the seventh canto, where he describes Damayanti from hairs to toe, he has honestly followed the description of Padmini type of lady, who is an ideal beauty according to Indian conception. 艣r墨harsa was also attracted by the matter of second adhikarana of Kamasutra like other poets. Hence we see the description of sprstaka, Latavestitaka, 183 181 184 182 180 vrksa-
dhirudhaka' embraces, kisses on lips, forehead,
breasts, eyes and on the secret part.
According to the
185 instruction of V盲tsy膩yana, Nala makes teeth-prints,
407 180. Supra III Chapter, Fn.41, 43, p.101.
181. Supra III Chapter, Fn.7, 8, p.121.
182. Supra III Chapter, Fn.23, p.125.
183. Supra III Chapter, Fn.29, p.127.
184. Supra III Chapter, Fn. 10,11, p.136; 15,16, p.138,
19, p.139.
185. Supra III Chapter, Fn. 26, 27, p.169.
