Cover of The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

by Vātsyāyana

Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana" by Vatsyayana is an ancient Sanskrit text composed between the 3rd and 5th century CE. Rather than simply a manual on sexual positions, this Hindu work explores the art of living well, encompassing courtship, emotional fulfillment, maintaining relationships, and the philosophy of desire. Part of the broader Hindu concept of life's proper goals, it addresses when desire sustains happiness and how pleasure fits within a meaningful existence. The text combines terse aphoristic verses with prose, offering guidance on love's nature and the pursuit of satisfaction.

  • Love
  • Sex

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #27827. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana on Wikipedia.