The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

Name: The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
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Prakash Books India Private Limited
16 June 2026

Anthologies (non-poetry); Sex & sexuality, sex manuals

A timeless celebration of love, pleasure, and human connection, The Kama Sutra, returns in a beautifully crafted deluxe edition that restores this ancient Indian masterpiece to its rightful place as a guide to the art of living well. Written nearly two thousand years ago, The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana is one of the world's oldest and most influential treatises on love, relationships, and the pursuit of pleasure. Far beyond its reputation as an erotic manual, the work offers a profound exploration of emotional intimacy, mutual respect, and the philosophy of balanced living. This deluxe hardbound edition presents the complete, unabridged text in an elegant, collectible format, honoring its status as both a cultural document and a work of timeless wisdom. With its emphasis on refinement, emotional understanding, and the art of connection, it remains a guide not only to sensuality but to harmony and fulfillment in every aspect of life.

By: Vatsyayana
Imprint: Prakash Books India Private Limited
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9789362142788
ISBN 10: 9362142783
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Vatsyayana Mallanaga was an Indian philosopher and scholar believed to have lived between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE. Best known for composing The Kama Sutra, he explored the intersections of love, ethics, and daily living, offering insights into human relationships that continue to resonate today. His work stands as a cornerstone of ancient Indian thought--uniting sensual awareness with spiritual and intellectual depth. About the Translator: Shivaram Parashuram Bhide, Sir Richard Francis Burton, and Bhagavanlal Indrajit played key roles in bringing Vātsyāyana's Kama Sutra to a global readership. Indrajit, a distinguished Indian scholar, provided essential textual expertise and manuscript knowledge. Bhide contributed linguistic precision and cultural insight, ensuring fidelity to the Sanskrit original. Burton, the most visible collaborator, shaped the final English version with scholarly framing and Victorian bravado. Together, their work balanced philological rigour with readability, producing the first widely circulated English translation--one that positioned the Kama Sutra as a serious classical text rather than mere erotic curiosity.