The supreme
soul bestows his endless bounty on all the creatures alike without
any discrimination. Still human beings enjoy a privileged position
because the God has endowed human being the God has endowed human
being with intelligence. With intelligence, a human being can think
about his interests and is inclined to act accordingly. Supreme
soul, the father of all the creatures, wishes well irrespective of
the quality of the creature. Hence, time and again, he takes
incarnations as animals, birds, aquatic animals and human being in
order to do away with the crises that face humanity. At the same
time, incarnation of God teaches valuable lessons through his
qualities often, the sage and ascetics act as a means to carry out
work for the benefit of all.
MAHARSHI
VATSAYAN:EXPONENT OF KAMASUTRA
Well before the exposition of Kamasutra, certain sage Babhravpanchal
had a compiled a treatise Kama Shastra. It is not available now. But
it is very huge collection. And because of its hugeness later
scholars divided it into different volumes. Maharshi Vatsayan had
actually produced an abridged version of Kama Shastra. There are
disputes regarding the time period of Vatsayan. But the experts fix
the time of Vatsyayan when Patana was famous as Pataliputra.
Evidently the commentator Vatsyayan of NyayaDarshan and exponent
Vatsyayan of Kamasutra, both are one and single person. Some
servants even assert that Vastsayan was the third name of Vishnugupt
- other two being Chanakya and Kautilya. Yashodhar, the commentator
of Kamasutra has identified Vatsayan as Mallanaga. Hence, his
original name appeared to be Malanaga, with a tile of Vatsyayan.
OBJECTS OF
HUMAN CREATION
Like every creature, humans have also received certain rights, and
certain duties for a successful existence in the world. Objects of
comforts have also been provided. For human being there are four
objects for his existence. These are Dharma (religion), Arth
(luxuries), Kama (carnal pleasures) and Moksha (salvation). Most of
the people neither crave nor strive for all the four. First three –
religion, luxuries and carnal pleasures are more important for them.
Maharishi Vatsayana regards these three objects as the basic reason
of existence. Everybody strives to achieve either of these objects
with all his might. Shastras or disciplines help a person to achieve
the object he deserves.
NECESSITY OF
KAMA SHASTRA
Despite having enthusiasm determination, faith and capacity, often a
human being fails to achieve his object for the want of a competent
guide. Kama or carnal pleasure is one of the main objects of
existence of a human being. But without a well-laid discourse and
discipline, no one can achieve pleasure. Like other disciplines,
Kama Shastra also contains certain norms and disciplined actions
necessary to achieve one's goal.
NECESSITY OF
READING KAMASHASTRA
Like religion and earnings, Kama or Carnal pleasures are the third
goal of human life. Without having a proper knowledge of Kama, one
cannot experience all the other physical comforts. A married person
is naturally inclined towards carnal pleasures. In other words,
carnal pleasures constitute basic reason for marriage.
A man and a woman agree to tie a nuptial knot only to have carnal
pleasures. Marriage simply reflects the social nod for their union.
But if the people entering the marriage lack the basic knowledge
about it, they will not be able to achieve the basic goal of
marriage. It is here where Kama Shastra comes in the picture.
Evidences show that Kama or Carnal union of male and female forces
had never been taken for granted even in ancient time. Vedas,
Puranas and other literature describe profusely about the
authenticity, necessity and relevance of Kama Shastra.
Ancient sages composed Kama Shastra on the basis of Vedas. Maharshi
Nandikeshwar was the first originator of Kama Shastra in to various
chapters. Apart from these, great sages like Dattakacharya,
Charayana, Suvarn-nama Ghotakmukh, Gonardiya, Gonikaputra and
Kuchumar had also contributed their mite in the evolution and
refinement of Kama Shastra. Sage Vatsayan gave the finishing touch
to Kama Shastra.
NECESSITY OF
KAMASUTRA IN EDUCATION
Gurukula system of education was prevalent in ancient India.
Abidance to celibacy was a must for the inmates of Gurukul.
Kamasutra was taught to the celibate disciples during their stay in
Gurukul. The disciples could enter married life only when he had
thorough knowledge of Kamasutra. Of course, study of Kamasutra used
to be taken up after the education of Vedas, Vedangas and other
scriptures had been finished. Thus, by the time, disciples left
Gurukul, they were experts in Vedas and clever in social conduct.
Their married life as result would be free from problems and
conflicts.
