Kamasutram: Text with Jayamangala Commentary Edited with English and Hindi Translation and Notes (2 Vols-Set)

Kamasutra is a work of encyclopedic nature, devoted to Kama sustra i.e., Aesthetics, erotica and love. Written between of 3rd to 2nd century Be, it is the first available work on Kamasustra in Indian tradition and still remains the most exhaustive and scientific work in Sanskrit on this subject. Vatsyayana, the author, deals here with human relationships at psychological and social levels presenting a comprehensive view of life. His text reflects the true spirit of India- which is the spirit of freedom.

Kamasutra stands for a holistic approach to life. Vatsyayana's concept of Kama has a wide scope. It is imbued with desire for creativity and to make life beautiful. Beauty and wholeness can be inculcated in life by the acquisition of arts. Vatsyayana has enumerated various arts in his treatment of 64 kalas. He talks of the dignity of derelict women, courtesans, prostitutes and harlots also.

The need for an authentic edition of Kamasutra was being felt since long. The present edition, with the most erudite Sanskrit commentary of Yasodhara and English as well as Hindi translations by Radhavallabh Tripathi will serve this long standing requirement. The text has been edited on the basis of Nimaya Sagar Edition. Readings at a number of places have been corrected and readings accepted by commentators have been noted.