Kama Sutra

Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vātsyāyana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse.Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not exclusively a sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life._x000D_ Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights (commonly called The Arabian Nights in English); the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile._x000D_ TABLE OF CONTENTS_x000D_ Book_x000D_ Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana_x000D_ Biography_x000D_ Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright_x000D_ Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life (Vol.1&2)

Vatsyayana, an ancient Indian philosopher and writer, is often known primarily for his authorship of the Kama Sutra, an extensive text about the art of living well, encompassing aspects of love, relationships, and pleasure. Vatsyayana supposedly lived during the Gupta period, around the 3rd century CE, a time known for its significant developments in culture, science, and political power — a period often referred to as the Golden Age of India. Unfortunately, little is known about Vatsyayana's life, as scholarly tradition in India often focused more on the teachings and ideas presented than the biography of the teacher himself. The Kama Sutra, his notable composition, is a treatise on kama — one of the four goals of Hindu life, meaning desire, sensual pleasure, or sexual love. The text is structured into seven parts, each discussing different aspects of pleasure and love, ranging from social life, courtship, and marriage to sexual techniques and behaviors. Often misunderstood in modern times to be merely a sex manual, the Kama Sutra, in its essence, is a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life, and other aspects pertaining to pleasure-oriented faculties of human life. Vatsyayana's work is remarkable for its analytical approach to human relations and its candid discussion of intimate matters in a philosophical context. His contribution to literature and overall cultural perceptions of sexuality and relationships is immense and continues to be studied and revered for its depth and insight into human comportment and instincts.