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Descriptionthe kama sutra is an ancient indian sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment in life. Certainly, to some extend such an opinion is quite truly, because one of the chapters indeed is dedicated to the latter topic. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Introductory preface observations on the three worldly attainments of virtue, wealth, and love on the study of the sixtyfour arts. Unlike the classic english adaption richard burton published in 1883, this version preserves the numbered verse. In 1842 in the city of bombay, while communicating with a local prostitute he learnt of existence of a special book, which was dedicated the art of love and head the title of the kamasutra. Written in india 100ad 600ad, the kama sutra is ultimately about wisdom and our creative cultivation as a complete individual with. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Kama sutra of vatsayana vatsayana, sir richard francis burton, john w. Kama sutra of vatsysyana in popup uses exerts from the original text, as translated by richard burton, and color plates from the authentic indian illustrations that show how to perfect your lovemaking skills.
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The forbidden classic of arabic sexuality by richard burton. It was written by mallanaga vatsyayana in the 2nd century ce. Burton s translation marked the first wide appearance in english of the kama sutra and was celebrated as a literary event of highest importance. The 1964 publication of sir richard burtons translation marked the first wide. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Completekamasutra pdf epub sir richard burton ebook. The kama sutra of vatsyayana by mallanaga vatsyayana goodreads. It was first translated into english in 1883 by the famous explorer, sir richard francis burton.
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