Kama: The Riddle of Desire
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Kama: The Riddle of Desire
Book Details
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Author: Gurcharan Das
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Publisher: Penguin
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Language: English
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Edition: Revised
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ISBN: 9780143455240
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Pages: 544
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Cover: Paperback
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Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1.9 inches
About The Book
The Kama: A Memoir of Love and Desire is the third volume in Gurcharan Das’s trilogy exploring the goals of life. Following India Unbound on artha (material well-being) and The Difficulty of Being Good on dharma (moral well-being), this book delves into kama—desire and pleasure—as a fundamental life goal in India’s spiritual and cultural tradition.
India, the only civilization to elevate kama to a goal of life, sees desire not as an indulgence but as a cosmic and human energy that animates life. In his trademark compelling narrative, Das weaves together philosophical, historical, and literary insights to examine the delicate balance between nurturing desire and maintaining ethical conduct. He explores topics like love, marriage, adultery, family dynamics, jealousy, and the intersection of eroticism and asceticism.
The book poses profound questions such as: How can we cherish desire without causing harm to ourselves or others? How do romantic love and bhakti, the love of God, interconnect? Through eloquent prose, Gurcharan Das invites readers to explore how kama, when pursued mindfully, can lead to a flourishing and meaningful life.
