Misinterpretation and Misconception-
Most people in India are aware of the notion of Kamasutra. The word is more popular in modern youth, thanks to internet and several films that are made in this connection. But it is very unfortunate that most people areunaware of its true meaning as the ideas have been circulated in somewhat distorted, morphed and vague sense.Ignorance and pre-assumed opinion are to be blamed for it. So today Hindutav team takes their time out to put forward the real understanding of Indian ancient Kamasutra and rediscover the glory associate with it.
Its Not About Sex But Life-
Many Hindus consider Kamasutra as obscene book and showcase it as the sole reason not to have respect for Vedic scriptures and we think that is primarily due to mis-interpretation of information for generations after generations. By reading it attentively and minutely we will find out that the main topic is not totally sex basedbut it is only a part of it. Rather it is more about the quality of life in general and how to establish on sattva or goodness to have a combo of successful material and spiritual life.
Those lusty sexual positions that most people think is the only content of Kamasutra is very wrong. In fact most of postures that are portrait to be a part of kamasutra are not even mentioned in the original Kama sutras themselves but were also circulated in the early times of European colonialism, and this in turn contributed to the prejudiced frame of mind.
Purpose Of Life Explained-
As a matter of fact, this widespread ignorance and degradation has become seriously damaging the Hinduism as a whole and people try to label it as “social evils created by Hinduism” – mistreatment of women, child marriage, casteism, racism, and what not. While it should have gone down in history as a perfect example of this happy, healthy and natural balance.
It starts by explaining about the purposes of life: dharma (behavior, virtue and duty), artha (acquisition of valuable things), kama (sense gratification) andmoksha (liberation). It is said that religion distinguishes us from animals. As animals, too, engage in the basic and instinctive activities of eating, sleeping, mating and raising a family. So a human being is expected to rise above the merely needs and acquire material and spiritual knowledge, by which one understand the purpose of life and achieve them ethically and successively.
Sexuality And Morality-
But in order to religiously enjoy sense gratification, we must understand how it can be based on dharma. There is a false notion that only the husband is supposed to enjoy the sexual act, as the man is the enjoyer and the woman is the enjoyed. Similarly, the man is supposed to be the dominator, and the woman is supposed to be the dominated. But this has not been prescribed by any vedic scriptures. To better understand this point, we need to deeply analyze the Gita which has said that divine sense gratification is characterized by respect towards dharma. The ethical principles must not be violated in the pursuance of sensual gratification.
So, as long as sex is not based on physical or psychological violence, on some type of psychological or physical perversion, it is considered legitimate from the moral point of view for a person who has properly understood the theory and practice of dharma. The second purpose of human life is artha – meaning acquisition of “what is valuable”.
Generally this is understood as economic development, but we should remember that Vedic civilization has a deeper and healthier mentality than what we see in contemporary globalized societies based on consumerism.
What It Exactly Says About Artha-
Vedic society does not encourage the unlimited accumulation of gold and properties that are not utilized properly for the progress of the individual and society in general. But it certainly approves wealth as the beautiful and beneficial assets that enrich one’s life. It gives great value to things that do not necessarily have a price tag: freedom, good relationships, the cultivation of knowledge, a clean and beautiful natural environment, good air, good water, healthy food, leisure time, self-sufficiency in daily needs, and whatever defines a higher quality of life.
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The Controversial Third Purpose-
The third purpose of human life – the sattvic and religious enjoyment of sense pleasures – is possible only when a sufficient degree of success has been attained in dharma and artha. It is possible to really enjoy the pleasures of life when the basic survival needs have been satisfied, and one has sufficient wealth to afford a high level of quality of life.
It’s not just about sexual intercourse, life of a civilized human being is supposed to be much more planned, in every possible ways. So while the first chapter of the Kamasutra deals with the necessary achievements in dharma and artha in relationship with kama, the second chapter deals with the study of the 64 arts, that is recommended especially for girls. By learning these 64 arts all girls would become able to bring prosperity to their home and even get independent income in case of widowhood or financial difficulties.
Kamasutra Talks About Women Empowerment-
Such arts include “the study of foreign languages, gastronomy and culinary arts, medicine, gardening, the preparation of preserves, drinks, perfumes, oils and medicinal extracts, tailoring, dyeing of clothes and other materials, fashioning gold and creating jewels, the ability to evaluate the price of gems and metals, chemistry and mineralogy, metallurgy and the knowledge of mining processes, the creation of flower ornaments both for the person and for home decoration, the creation of turbans and various hair-dressing styles, tattooing, the art of service to the Deity, the art of making malas (rosaries) and religious decorations, magical arts, spells and potions, coded languages and communications, the management of cisterns for water and storage facilities, singing, dancing, performance arts, painting, sculpting and all the figurative arts, poetry and the various literary arts, training and care of pet animals, the art of toy making, martial arts and military strategy, architecture, carpentry, house management and accountings, gambling, psychology (especially marital counseling), sociology, as well as the various sexual arts.” So it is clear that the sex posture is just a minor part of the script.
It talks about the women empowerment that is the ultimate requirement of the modern society and to face its crisis. The original scriptures state that the women who are expert in these arts and sciences mentioned are to be respected in society, they are to be praised by respectable people and become competent to overcome any crisis at personal or family level.
Thus we can clearly find that Kamasutra is not at all about sex and its postures entirely. It defines the path to have a successful life and live like a king in all situations.
It is a complete guide about life and living standard.
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