Théologie hindoue. Le Kama soutra.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vātsyāyana.

Contributor:

Lamairesse, 1817-1898

Standardized Title:

Kamasutra. French

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Théologie hindoue. Le Kama soutra." by Vatsyayana is a comprehensive treatise on the philosophy and practices surrounding love and relationships, likely written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This work discusses the intricate nature of sexual ethics and societal norms, particularly within the context of ancient Indian culture, offering insights into the balance of desire (Kama), duty (Dharma), and wealth (Artha) in human life. The opening of the text introduces the foundational concepts that guide the moral compass of society, asserting that while the essence of right and wrong remains constant, societal attitudes toward sexual relations fluctuate over time and across cultures. It vividly articulates the nuanced views of past civilizations, contrasting the relative permissiveness observed in ancient Indian society with the stringent constraints posed by religious doctrines such as those of Zoroastrianism and Judaism. The author sets the stage for an exploration of sexual morality, emphasizing how love and eroticism were intertwined with religious practices and societal structures, thus providing a deeper understanding of how the Kama Sutra encapsulates the cultural ethos of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Sutra

Release date is 2005-01-05