Kamashastra
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In Indian literature, Kāma-Śāstra (कामशास्त्र ), refers to the tradition of works about kāma (broadly desire; particularly love, erotic, sensual and sexual desire in this case). Kāma-shastra aims to instruct the townsman (nāgarika) in the attainment of enjoyment and fulfillment.
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Encyclopedic overview
11 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- List of Kāma-shastra works
- Lost works
- Chapters
- Medieval and modern texts
- Texts up to 10th century CE
- Texts post 11th century CE
- Others
- Kāma-shastra and kāvya poetry
- References
In Indian literature, Kāma-Śāstra (कामशास्त्र ), refers to the tradition of works about kāma (broadly desire; particularly love, erotic, sensual and sexual desire in this case). Kāma-shastra aims to instruct the townsman (nāgarika) in the attainment of enjoyment and fulfillment.
== Etymology == Kāma () is a Sanskrit word that has the general meanings of "wish", "desire", and "intention" in addition to the specific meanings of "pleasure" and "(sexual) love". Used as a proper name, it refers to Kamadeva, the Hindu god of love.
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