Kama Sutra

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 KÀMASÙTRA

The complete Kàma Sùtra: 
the first unabridged modern translation 
of the classic Indian text / translated by 
Alain Danielou

Editor’s Note Introduction by Alain Danielou

Part One ————— general remarks

Chapter One: Contents of the Book

Chapter Two: The Three Aims of Life

Chapter Three: The Acquisition of Knowledge

Chapter Four: The Conduct of the Well-bred Townsman

Chapter Five: Reflections on Intermediaries Who Assist the Lover in His Enterprises

Part Two ————— amorous advances

Chapter One: Stimulation of Erotic Desire

Chapter Two: Embraces

Chapter Three: Petting and Caresses

Chapter Four: The Art of Scratching

Chapter Five: Biting

Chapter Six: On Copulation and Special Tastes

Chapter Seven: Blows and Sighs

Chapter Eight: Virile Behavior in Women

Chapter Nine: Superior Coition or Fellation

Chapter Ten: Preludes and Conclusions to the Game of Love

Part Three ————— acquiring A wife

Chapter One: Forms of Marriage

Chapter Two: How to Relax the Girl

Chapter Three: Ways of Obtaining the Girl

Chapter Four: How to Manage Alone

Chapter Five: Union by Marriage

Part Four ————— duties and privileges of the wipe

Chapter One: Conduct of the Only Wife

Chapter Two: Conduct of the Chief Wife and Other Wives

Part Five ————— other men’s wives

Chapter One: Behavior of Woman and Man

Chapter Two: Encounters to Get Acquainted

Chapter Three: Examination of Sentiments

Chapter Four: The Task of the Go-between

Chapter Five: The King’s Pleasures

Chapter Six: Behavior in the Gynoecium

Part Six

————— about courtesans

Chapter One: Advice of the Assistants on the Choice of Lovers

Chapter Two: Looking for a Steady Lover

Chapter Three: Ways of Making Money

Chapter Four: Renewing Friendship with a Former Lover

Chapter Five: Occasional Profits

Chapter Six: Profits and Losses: Reflections on Doubts

Concerning the Advantages and Disadvantages of Relations

Part Seven

————— occult practices

Chapter One: Success in Love

Chapter Two: Arousing a Weakened Sexual Power

appendices

One: Texts Quoted

Two: Mythical and Historical Characters and Authors Mentioned in the Text

Three: Works Consulted

Four: Glossary I: Plants, Herbs, Spices, and Sundry Products

Five: Glossary II: Special Terms