Five Arrows of Kama : The Art of Love, Sex and Desire by Sandhya Mulchandani

 

Five Arrows of Kama: The Art of Love Sex and Desire

Five Arrows of Kama presents five of the best erotic texts from medieval India—Pururavasa Manasijasutram, Narmakelikutuhala Samvadam, Smarapradipika, Manmatha Samhita and Kadambari Swikaranakarika.

Portraying delightfully different ways of living and loving, these texts discuss sex with disarming simplicity and in ways that remain relevant to the modern world. They recommend the pursuit of sexual pleasure, but not without mutual respect and knowledge, for, as the Kadambari Swikaranakarika says, only after having studied and experienced love can one hope to attain moksha.

Relegated till now to the dusty obscurity of library shelves, the five literary gems collected in translation here for the first time prove that the iconic Kamasutra, perhaps India’s best known export, is neither the first nor the last Indian book on sexuality.

Illustrated with original miniatures and paintings, and including individual introductions to each of the five texts by the translator Sandhya Mulchandani, Five Arrows of Kama goes beyond the ancient lessons of the Kamasutra to reveal the pleasures and secrets of the art of love making.

‘Desire makes a young woman look for sex. The man’s desire depends on her.’

Pururavasa Manasijasutram

‘[Krishna to Radha:]When I unfastened your chunari and blouse, all I wanted was to experience the bliss of Brahma. This body of yours … needs my complete attention and your spontaneous surrender.’

Narmakelikutuhala Samvadam

‘One should have intercourse with a woman after acquiring complete knowledge of all aspects of the sexual act. Only when the needs of both partners match, can ecstasy be attained.’

Smarapradipika

‘Heterosexual intercourse with women is the first kind; the second is anal sex, both with men and women; the third kind is masturbation; and the fourth requires the use of artificial devices.’

Manmatha Samhita

‘Experiencing the bliss of sipping kadambari is highly recommended. Liquor is favoured because besides an elevated sense of well being, it also enhances sexual performance.’

Kadambari Swikaranakarika

About the Author

Sandhya Mulchandani is a researcher and writer, and has been associated with the print media for over two decades. She is the author of several books including Kamasutra for Women, Erotic Literature from Ancient India, The Same Sex Kama Sutra, and The Indian Man: His True Colours. Sandhya Mulchandani lives in New Delhi

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"By union with men, the lust, desire, or passion of women is satisfied, and the pleasure derived from the consciousness of it is called their satisfaction." --The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

The Women's Kama Sutra by Nitya LaCroix

The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana, thought to have been written in the fourth century AD, was translated in the 19th century but only reached popular mass attention in the West in the 1960s. Readers were astounded by the elaborate and complicated sexual positions described and by the bold uncensored approach that it took towards the subject of sex. In particular the Kama Sutra addressed the importance of a woman's sexual happiness and potential for pleasure, ecstasy and transformation.

The pursuit of Kama, or the sensual and sexual pleasures of life, was not viewed as decadent indulgences; it was one of the three principal goals of life through which a person could attain the fourth and ultimate goal, Moksha, which is the liberation of the mind and spirit.

The Women's Kama Sutra  focuses on the issues of sensuality and sexuality detailed by the sage Vatsayana but looks at them from a feminine perspective in ways that are relevant to the contemporary woman. Sensitive text and more than 40 specially commissioned illustrations of exciting lovemaking positions bring ancient wisdom into a modern context. It includes the Kama Sutra's teachings on pleasure, sensuality and love, sexual compatibility, the importance of physical affection, transcendental sexuality and the Kama Sutra arts of love.

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This sumptuous, full-color, practical guide reinterprets the sexual practices of ancient India for the enjoyment of modern Western lovers, and explains how each sexual position excites and delights men and women in very different ways.

Sex expert Nitya Lacroix brings an energetic new take to ancient sex techniques and positions in Kama Sutra. This lively and inspirational text offers new and exciting insights into the Kama Sutra’s teachings and explores every aspect of a sexual relationship, including sexual attraction, wooing and wowing, foreplay, and arousal. Supercharged erotic photography, supported by beautiful and explicit Indian artworks, illustrates the unique sequences for sensational sex. Along with advice on kissing, oral sex, massage, and spontaneous sex, positions featured include:

Side-by-side Clasping, Inverted embrace, A private pleasure Crab’s position, Wife of Indra, Lotus-like position Elephant position, Dog position, Cat position Congress of the Cow, Pair of Tongs, The Swing Kali energy, Kama’s Wheel, Crying Out position And many more!

However, Kama Sutra: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Sex is not just another catalogue of positions: Nitya Lacroix describes seven incredible sexual sequences that demonstrate how the postures described in the Kama Sutra were intended to flow into each other easily and elegantly.

 

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Gayma Sutra: The Complete Guide by Axel Neustaedte

Gayma Sutra: The Complete Guide by Axel Neustaedter

In, over and out? Not with the Gayma Sutra! This richly illustrated guide book will help spice up your sex life. More variety means more fun, and the variations are just about endless. Axel Neustaedter has tested all the ways to play and found the ones to give you all the pleasure you've always wanted. He answers crucial questions about the most exciting sport there is: How to practice for the longest and most intense sex? What are the best positions for masturbation? How can two bottoms have an over the top experience together? And what toys can help make it even better? After reading this book, sex will never be boring again! Gay Kama Sutra

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Kama Sutra Honey Dust Honeysuckle Kissable, Moisture Wicking Body Powder

 

Kama Sutra Honey Dust Honeysuckle kissable, moisture wicking body powder that leaves skin silky soft and delicately scented. Talc free. Features: delicious, kissable body dust. Lightweight formula wicks away moisture, leaving skin soft and smooth. Six irresistible flavors, each imparts a delicate fragrance on the skin. Flavor: Honeysuckle. Delicately sweet honeysuckle nectar. Use anywhere on the body.

How to use: with your partner use the flirty feather applicator to dust Honey Dust onto the body and follow with kisses. As part of your daily regimen dust onto the body before dressing to stay cool and dry all day long. Be sure to remove any excess dust if wearing light colored clothing to avoid staining. For beautiful hair use as a dry shampoo by massaging a small amount into dry hair at the roots leaving it clean, with added volume and smelling amazing. 1 ounce travel size.

Ingredients Honeysuckle: Corn Starch Modified, Glucose, Zea Mays Corn Starch, Honey, Silica, Flavor, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate. Made in the USA.

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Kama Sutra: Arouse Me Kit

 

Arouse Me Kit from Kama Sutra. A collectible erotic playset featuring a flirty feather tickler wand with whipping tassel. Includes 4 sensual body products and a set of 12 Kama Sutra Play Cards: 10 Kama Sutra position cards and 2 wild cards with tips and tricks about how to incorporate the included products into the game. Includes: Feather Tickler with whip wand with sensual feather tickler at one end and sexy tassel whip on the other end. 12 Kama Sutra Play Cards for hours of erotic entertainment with your lover. Intensify Plus Warming .47 ounce warming arousal gel. Oil of Love Strawberry Dreams .20 ounce kissable, warming foreplay oil. Honey Dust Strawberry Dreams .12 ounce kissable body powder, Love Liquid Classic 3 packets of .10 ounce personal, water based lubricant. Perfect for those who have always wanted to try something a bit more adventurous in the bedroom but were not sure where to start. Lovers who would like to experiment bondage play. Couples who would like to learn how to master different sex positions. Collect all five play sets!

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Kama Sutra Weekender Kit Prepack

Kama Sutra Weekender Kit Prepack 12 Kits. The all new Weekender Kit is here! Be ready for spontaneous romance with these petite sensual Kama Sutra luxuries. Perfect portions fit comfortably in a pocket, luggage, bag or purse for a weekend away. Travel size portions for romance on the go. Includes kissable body treats and sexy feather tickler. Erotic play cards make it fun and sexy. Discreet black tin makes it easy for travel. Ideal for a weekend a away. Includes Kama Sutra Oil Of Love kissable, water based body oil. Size 0.20 fluid ounce. Kama Sutra. Honey Dust kissable body powder with feather tickler for application. Size 0.125 ounce. 2 Kama Sutra Aromatics Naturals Massage Oil Packets a rich, emollient formula makes it a pleasure to give or receive a sensuous massage. Size 0.10 fluid ounce. 2 Kama Sutra Love Liquid Classic Packets Personal Water Based Lubricant. Size 0.10 fluid ounce. Erotic Play Cards: 6 play cards that include positions, actions and commands for erotic adventures and sexy play. Romantic getaways or vacations. A wonderful bridal shower or wedding gift. Can not decide on what you want? New to Kama Sutra? Sample some of our most popular products packed into this perfectly portioned kit. Flavors: Kama Sutra Original, Kama Sutra Strawberry, Kama Sutra Raspberry Kiss, Kama Sutra Vanilla Creme, Kama Sutra Tropical Mango, Kama Sutra Coconut Pineapple. Display features a double sided colorful header. Plus TSA approved.

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