Kama sutra is one the most widely read and most misunderstood text. Famous as an erotic sex manual, Kama Sutra on close securitization reveals much more than that. The sexual understanding of ancient Vedic India in unfolded in the text. The original text is said to have been composed around five thousand years ago. The text went into oblivion for sometime and was later composed by sage Vatsyayna during the 3rd century AD.

Certain parts of the world still approach sex with fear. Sex is also linked with religious teachings. But this age old text is so realistic in its approach that it deals with all aspects sexual life without hypocrisy and ambiguity. Marriage, adultery, prostitution, group sex, gay sex, lesbianism, sadomasochism and cross dressing are dealt exclusively in Kama Sutra.

The first English translation of the text was published by Sir Richard Burton in 1883. If you approach Kama sutra as a pornographic work, you will be dissatisfied. It deals with the physical and psychological aspects of an intercourse. Foreplay, moods, intimacy and understanding of the partners are dealt in detail. Great attention is shown to aspects like smell, light, music, food, touch and drink before the intercourse.