{"product_id":"1o934u8a0q6e","title":"KAMASUTRA (Hindi) by TARUN CHOPRA [HARDCOVER]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"230\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eKamasutra\u003c\/strong\u003e, attributed to the ancient Indian scholar \u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eVatsyayana\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a classical Sanskrit text composed around the 3rd century CE. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just a sex manual. Here’s a gist of its true scope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"247\" class=\"\"\u003e🔹 Purpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"475\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Kamasutra is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eguide to the art of living well, love, relationships, and sexuality\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring how to achieve pleasure (kama) within the context of a balanced life that also includes duty (dharma) and prosperity (artha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"500\" class=\"\"\u003e🔹 Key Themes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"649\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"649\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eHuman Goals\u003c\/strong\u003e: It identifies \u003cem data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"542\"\u003ekama\u003c\/em\u003e (desire\/pleasure) as one of the four main goals of life, alongside dharma, artha, and moksha (liberation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"780\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"780\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eTypes of Relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e: Describes different forms of love, including marriage, affairs, courtesan relationships, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"891\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"891\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eMen and Women\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discusses ideal qualities in men and women, roles in relationships, and mutual respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1025\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1025\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eSexual Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Only one part (Book 2) focuses on physical intimacy, listing positions and approaches to enhance pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1156\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1156\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eCourtship \u0026amp; Marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers guidance on how to choose a partner, courtship rituals, and sustaining affection in marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1300\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1300\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eSocial Norms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reflects the social and cultural norms of ancient Indian society, including views on gender, class, and family structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1321\" class=\"\"\u003e🔹 Legacy:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1509\" class=\"\"\u003eThough sometimes misunderstood as purely erotic, the Kamasutra is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003ephilosophical and sociological text\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizing emotional and intellectual intimacy as much as physical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fingerprint Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48327904198906,"sku":"1O934U8A0Q6E","price":216.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/1O934U8A0Q6E_1_1.jpg?v=1746852373","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/1o934u8a0q6e","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}