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Kama Sutra meaning in Sanskrit

कामसूत्र kā́ma-sūtra

/ˌkɑː.məˈsʊ.tɹə/US/ˌkɑ.məˈsuː.tɹə/

Kama Sutra in Sanskrit: कामसूत्र (kā́ma-sūtra). In English, Kama Sutra means a Sanskrit treatise (sutra) setting forth rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure, love, and marriage in accordance with Hindu law.

Sanskrit words for Kama Sutra

Sanskrit treatise
कामसूत्र kā́ma-sūtra

English meaning of Kama Sutra

  1. proper noun A Sanskrit treatise (sutra) setting forth rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure, love, and marriage in accordance with Hindu law.

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Questions about Kama Sutra in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Kama Sutra in Sanskrit?
Kama Sutra in Sanskrit is कामसूत्र (kā́ma-sūtra).
Kama Sutra इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Kama Sutra: कामसूत्र (kā́ma-sūtra).
What does Kama Sutra mean in English?
Kama Sutra means a Sanskrit treatise (sutra) setting forth rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure, love, and marriage in accordance with Hindu law.

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