The content of the desire meridian

The reason why "Kama Sutra" has become the most discussed ancient Indian literary work is because it introduces in detail the art of intercourse and various ways of kissing and hugging. In fact, the content of this book is very rich. In addition to the above content, a large amount of space is used to describe the purpose of life, the lifestyle of the rich, moral norms, and many folk customs. It is nothing more than a social picture of ancient India.

The first chapter of "The Kama Sutra" is a general introduction, which discusses the meaning of life, the lifestyle that a fashionable "citizen" (actually refers to a dandy) should have, etc. He said that a "citizen" should be educated

should have substantial property and live in a big city. "Citizens'" houses should be built near the water, with an orchard behind them. Then Duzi described the interior decoration of the house in great detail, down to the position of the bed and pillows, the flutes hanging on the wall, the game equipment, snacks and spices displayed in the room, and so on. When "citizens" get up in the morning, they have to dress themselves carefully with various spices and oils in front of the mirror. They not only have to rinse their mouths but also chew some betel nuts. He must bathe every three days and shave every four days. In addition to three meals a day, he had to teach parrots to speak and watch cockfights, sheep fights and clown performances for fun. In the evening, "citizens" should dress up and go out for entertainment. The evening event consisted of music and singing, and then the "citizens" were to meet their beloved women at home in the company of their friends.

The content of the second chapter is the widely circulated Fangzhongshu, which includes sixty-four postures, four hugging methods and more than ten kissing methods. Different combinations of these techniques can produce endless variations. In addition to Fangzhongshu, the author also focuses on describing the elegant environment, harmonious atmosphere and noble sentiment required for sexual intercourse, and the preparation for this is as cumbersome and serious as religious rituals, and must be done meticulously: "... in the arrangement In a room decorated with flowers and sprayed with perfume, the "citizen" welcomes his beloved woman accompanied by friends and servants. She will be bathed and carefully dressed. He will make her sit in a comfortable place and offer her a glass of wine. He would sit on her right and caress her hair and the fringe of her sari... They would talk about various topics, common experiences, and they could also joke with each other. They could play instruments and sing together. One can also talk about the art of painting... When her feelings for him are aroused, he offers her another glass of wine. He gives flowers and betel nuts to others around him and lets them go when they are alone. , he can hug her...". In Duzi's view, sex is a complex game that can unfold on many levels. Behind the dazzling and even complex acrobatic skills, what is revealed is Duzi's basic attitude towards sex: sex must be the mutual consent of both men and women and obtain mutual satisfaction, and it is not just for men. vent. Duzi believes that women have greater passion during sex and can get great happiness from it. Therefore, some people believe that the purpose of the Kama Sutra is to make men realize that women are the embodiment of tenderness and passion, and sex is also an art of life in which tenderness and passion are intertwined. It can be seen from the book that the traditional Hindu attitude towards sex is healthy and frank, and that men and women are equal in sex.

Chapter 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively discuss how to pursue young women, getting along with wives, behavioral norms for wives and concubines, etc. The last chapter lists various ways to increase fun, including herbs and tools that have real medicinal value, as well as some incredible superstitious methods. These medical treatments are basically similar to the idea of ??“complementing the form with the form” also found in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of these techniques are still popular among the people today.