Author Sandhya Mulchandani speaks on the ancient scriptures of Kamasutra and the changing equations of sexuality in our society
“Kamasutra may be India’s best known export, but sadly, most have missed out on the point that it’s trying to make,” is what writer Sandhya Mulchandani would tell you in case you happen to quiz her on the ancient manuscripts that have turned almost synonymous to sex. Today, it may be marketed across the world as ancient India’s gift for better sex life, but its finer aspects perhaps have a more important role to play.
“Till date, the Kamasutra is seen more as an instruction manual for men. But when you actually study the ancient scriptures, you find out they are so modern in their approach,” adds Mulchandani whose earlier works include ‘Indian Man: His true colours’, a book on the urban Indian male, as well as ‘Kamasutra for Women’.
Having translated almost seven medieval Kama Shastra Sanskrit manuscripts into English, Mulchandani is currently working on her latest book that explores the changing perceptions of sexuality in our society feels it’s blasphemy to adapt ancient scriptures without adequate knowledge of what they stand for. “The scriptures have a holistic approach that explores relationships from all angles, to be a good lover, to be a good partner, etc. When adapting it for modern purposes, the core values are left out and Kamasutra is a glaring example of this,” she says.
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