In what ways may the Kama Sutra bring balance in one’s spirituality?

In what ways may the Kama Sutra bring balance in one’s spirituality? The Kama Sutra is not primarily a spiritual text and not a spiritual practice, so any contribution to balancing one’s spirituality would be incidental rather than deliberate. However, the Kama Sutra does emphasize the 4 great aims of life. Dharma (moral character), Artha [...]

Can the Kama Sutra be explained in a summary?

The Indian scholar Vatsyayana gathered and edited the manuscripts now known as the Kama Sutra sometime during the fourth century around 350 C.E., approximately 1,600 years ago. This is the most famous love manual of all time, offering timeless advice to lovers on how to make a relationship successful. The first English language translation was [...]

Tantra and Kama Sutra Sex Positions – “Sacred Bathing”

“Sacred Bathing” Merging in the ocean of consciousness One perfect way to begin a sacred loving time is to bathe together. Place candles around the bathing area; put fresh or dried flower petals in the water, use bath salts, essential oils and fine herbal soaps. Washing away cares of the world Wash each other’s hair [...]

Modern interpretation of the Kama Sutra

Is it at all difficult to apply such an ancient art to modern day living? Most readers will find the original Burton translation of the Kama Sutra of limited value. Those translations that try to preserve the exact language of the original will be quite a boring read. But some of the modern translations, for [...]

Can the Kama Sutra help people with intimacy problems in their marriage?

Can the Kama Sutra help people with intimacy problems in their marriage? The primary forms of intimacy in relationship are sexual and non-sexual forms of communication. The Kama Sutra gives detailed instructions on how to communicate, before, during and after lovemaking, and of course it also presents detailed instructions on virtually all sexual techniques, with [...]

What are the differences between the Kama Sutra and Tantra?

What are the differences between the Kama Sutra and Tantra? Tantra is a form of yoga. Tantra is a spiritual practice through which the lovers seek the direct realization that they are God and Godess—in the Indian pantheon Shiva/Shakti. Some Tantric practices, but certainly

Classic Love Texts and Modern Practices II

Classic Love Texts and Modern Practices II During the 19th century Tantric writings were introduced to the west by British scholars and travelers, foremost among them Sir Richard Burton, translator of three classic texts that explain and illustrate the art of love with considerable emphasis on sexual lovemaking positions: the Kama Sutra and Ananga Ranga [...]