The Kamasutra is a remarkable document, which gives an insight into the social
and political ethos of ancient India. It is not just a handbook on sex. The
philosophical implications and the opinions it expresses, reflect attitudes of
the historical period in which it was written. Vatsayana read and considered the
works of ancient authors and compiled the Kamasutra while he was leading the
life of a religious student. This abridged and edited version of the ancient
literary Classic is richly illustrated with Tarun Chopra's photographs of the
works of artists who were inspired by Vatsayana. They state that human life must
concern itself with the religious,