The Complete Kama Sutra The First Unabridged Modern Translation Of The Classic Indian Text
By Alain Danielou
CONTENTS
Editor's Note vii
Introduction by Alain Danielou 1
Part One
GENERAL REMARKS
Chapter One: Contents ofthe Book
Chapter Two: The Three Aims of Life
Chapter Three: The Acquisition of Knowledge
Chapter Four: The Conduct of the Well-bred
Chapter Five: Reflections on Intermediaries Who
Assist the Lover in His Enterprises
Part Two
AMOROUS ADVANCES
Chapter One: Stimulation of Erotic Desire 89
Chapter Two: Embraces 106
Chapter Three: Petting and Caresses 119
Chapter Four: The Art of Scratching 132
Chapter Five: Biting 139
Chapter Six: On Copulation and Special Tastes. 145
Chapter Seven: Blows and Sighs. 159
Chapter Eight: Virile Behavior in Women 168
Chapter Nine: Superior Coition or Fellation
Chapter Ten: Preludes and Conclusions to the Game of Love. 183, 197, 15 , 25 , 45
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Part Three
ACQUIRING A WIFE
Chapter One: Forms ofMarriage 217
Chapter Two: How to Relax the Girl 229
Chapter Three: Ways of Obtaining the Girl 239
Chapter Four: How to Manage Alone 251
Chapter Five: Union by Marriage 263
Part Four
DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE WIFE
Chapter One: Conduct of the Only Wife 277
Chapter Two: Conduct of the Chief Wife and Other Wives 289
Part Five
OTHER MEN'S WIVES
Chapter One: Behavior of Woman and Man 309
Chapter Two: Encounters to Get Acquainted 327
Chapter Three: Examination of Sentiments 337
Chapter Four: The Taskofthe Go-between 345
Chapter Five: The King's Pleasures 365
Chapter Six: Behavior in the Gynoecium 376
Part Six
ABOUT COURTESANS
Chapter One: Advice of the Assistants on the Choice of Lovers 391
Chapter Two: Looking for a Steady Lover 405
Chapter Three: Ways ofMaking Money 422
Chapter Four: Renewing Friendship with a Former Lover 438
Chapter Five: Occasional Profits 452
Chapter Six: Profits and Losses: Reflections on Doubts Concerning the Advantages and Disadvantages of Relations 469
Part Seven
OCCULT PRACTICES
Chapter One: Success in Love 489
Chapter Two: Arousing a Weakened Sexual Power 508
APPENDICES
One: Texts Quoted 531
Two: Mythical and Historical Characters and Authors
Mentioned in the Text 533
Three: Works Consulted 536
Four: Glossary I: Plants, Herbs, Spices, and Sundry Products 537
Five: Glossary II: Special Terms 545
Index 549
About the Translator 563
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