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Unlike the precepts of some religions, kama is celebrated in Hinduism, as a value in its own right. [31] Together with artha and dharma, it is an aspect of a holistic life. [ 5 ] [ 32 ] All three purusharthas —Dharma, Artha and Kama—are equally and simultaneously important.
Kama (left) with Rati on a temple wall of Chennakesava Temple, Belur. Holi is a Hindu festival, celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It is sometimes called Madana-Mahotsava [47] or Kama-Mahotsava. [48] [49] This festival is mentioned by Jaimini, in his early writings such as Purvamimamsa-sutra, dated c. 400 BC. [48]
The Kama Sutra (/ ˈ k ɑː m ə ˈ s uː t r ə /; Sanskrit: कामसूत्र, pronunciation ⓘ, Kāma-sūtra; lit. ' Principles of Love ') is an ancient Indian Hindu Sanskrit text [1] [2] on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment.
Artha and Kama are Pravrtti, while Moksha is Nivrtti. [32] Both are considered important in Hinduism. Manusmriti, for example, describes it as, [7] Activity, according to orthodox tradition, is of two kinds: pravrtti and nivrtti, The first kind of activity leads to progress (abhyudaya), and the second, to perfection (nihsreyasa). —
In Hindu theology, arishadvarga or shadripu (Sanskrit: षड्रिपु; meaning the six enemies) are the six enemies of the mind, which are: kama (Desire/Lust), krodha (Anger), lobha (Greed), mada (Ego), moha (Attachment), and matsarya (Jealousy) additionally alasya (laziness).
In the Hindu tradition, kaam is not always seen as a negative state of mind. [1] There exists many Indic deities related to kaam, such as Kamadeva. [1] Thus, unlike Sikhism, the concept does not necessarily imply adverse effects to the spiritual path as per Hinduism. [1] It also views kama as one of the four Puruṣārtha of a human life. [1]
Best understood as aesthetics, the definition of Kama involves sensual gratification, sexual fulfillment, the pleasure of the senses, love, and the ordinary enjoyments of life regarded as one of the four ends of man (purusharthas). Karma A Sanskrit term that encompasses the entire cycle of cause and effect. Karma Yoga
Prominent themes in Hindu beliefs include karma (action, intent and consequences), saṃsāra (the cycle of death and rebirth) and the four Puruṣārthas, proper goals or aims of human life, namely: dharma (ethics/duties), artha (prosperity/work), kama (desires/passions) and moksha (liberation/freedom from passions and ultimately saṃsāra).