The Kama Sutra – Guidance for sex and much more

Many have heard of the Kama Sutra and if asked they cannot even tell you what it is. Respondents often say that it is an old Indian sex manual, but this is not entirely correct.

In fact, the Kama Sutra is from ancient India and contains some description of sexual positions, but the work itself is a life guide for a man; from childhood to old age.

It considers sexual positions in one chapter, but the other chapters deal with those things a man needs to get through life well.

Too often in our Western society, young men and women learn about their sexuality from other young people, or now from movies (and books), but these methods often leave the young man stumped.

Seduction

Seduction generally means that a man (or woman) is guided by his sexual desire and persuades the object of that desire to sexual union. It is generally thought that the seducer acts out of lust rather than love.

Seduction is practiced by those who possess power, money, or a specialized use of psychological persuasion over another person. In our society it is full of negative connotations.

In fact, in Western society seduction was, and often still is, frowned upon. In classical India, it was not and in fact was considered an art of manliness.

Instructions from the Kama Sutra

Based somewhat on the then (and still prevailing) thought that the soul itself is seduced by the Presence of God (Krishna’s epic stories), man is taught how to sexually seduce and conquer his object of affection .

Not unlike today’s scenarios, the man was told to maintain a good appearance, perfume himself with expensive scents, and present his best image.

He was told to create a romantic atmosphere, in which flowers were present, delicate sweets and powerful wines were offered.

The advice extended to conversations charged with implications of love and desire. The lighting should be low, and if it is daytime, a romantic curtain should be built.

Men must, after subduing their prey with the various temptations, slowly try to establish light physical contact. This can extend to the simple touch of a hand or arm, to more. If a kiss were possible, kiss.

Seduction and not foreplay

While foreplay is a constitutive part of the sexual act, seduction here ends with physical contact. Seduction is meant to create desire where there was none before.

Seduction is meant to ignite the fire of passion.

There is a very fine line drawn in Western thought between a seducer and a rapist.

In ancient India, rape was considered an unforgivable sin and was often punishable by death.

Seduction, on the other hand, was an art form, and being (and continuing to be) was practiced by masters.

In fact, there are two meanings.

In the Kama Sutra, seduction means an act of winning someone’s love or sexual favor.