The Kama sutra (कामसूत्र, Kāmasūtra) is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment in life. Attributed to Vātsyāyana, the Kama Sutra is neither exclusively nor predominantly a sex manual on sex positions, but written as a guide to the “art-of-living” well, the nature of love, finding a life partner, maintaining one’s love life, and other aspects pertaining to pleasure-oriented faculties of human life. Kamasutra is the oldest ... EDITOR'S NOTE As Alain Danielou observes in his Introduction, the Sanskrit text of the Kama Sutra and its commentaries frequently use familiar terms, like yoga, tantra, and upanisbad, in highly unusual and technical senses. Because of the inherent interest of this terminology and because of the Kama Sutra's rich vocabulary, this edition cites an extensive list of Sanskrit words and phrases and features several appendices, which we hope will be of use to specialist and nonspecialist alike. At a time when many of us are feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, the ancient art of love and pleasure can help us reclaim our essential humanity. Discovered in India thousands of years ago, the Kama Sutra offers a powerful and timeless framework for exploring the physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of connection. By taking the time to learn about this art – and to explore its practices – we may find ourselves feeling grounded, balanced, and fully alive. Whether you ... From as far back as the 4th century, the Kama Sutra has been renowned as an ancient guide to love and relationships. Written by Vatsyayana, a Hindu
