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Opinion | on Gay Sex, India Has Assumed an Ancient Position. Read the Kama Sutra

By Maya Lin-Takahashi

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Opinion | on Gay Sex, India Has Assumed an Ancient Position. Read the Kama Sutra

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Temples Openly Depicted Erotica, Since Sensual Pleasure (Kama) Was Seen by Hindus as One of the Purusharthas, the Four Vital Expressions of Human Life, Along with Dharma (Righteous Conduct), Artha (The Pursuit of Material Success and Wealth) and Moksha (Ultimate Salvation). the Purpose of Human Life Is to Pursue All Four Goals with the Same Commitment and to Lead an Existence That Harmoniously Integrates All Four.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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