The male should build the female's confidence and gradually introduce her to the possibilities of sexual pleasure. For the first three days after marriage, the new husband and wife should abstain from sexual pleasures. In addition, it should be verified with the astrologers that the union is auspicious. In order to bring about a marriage a man must take a kanya, or virgin maid, and both families should be called upon to assist in the matter. The third book discusses betrothal and marriage. The author says that which of the Chatus-Shasti is performed depends on 'the liking of each individual, the generation of love, friendship, and the respect accorded to the woman.' The first position is the Alinganam, or the embrace - and the final position is Adhoratam, or anal congress. Once a union is equal, a man and woman can begin practicing the Chatus-Shasti, or the 64 forms of sexual union, in an effort to achieve true fulfillment of pleasure. In order to produce an equal union, the size of a man's lingam should match that of his partner's yoni. Women, meanwhile, are divided into categories based on the size of their yoni (or genitalia): deer, mare, or elephant. Men are divided into three classes, depending on the size of their lingam (or phallus): hare, bull, or horse. A full list of arts suitable for women are listed, including intellectual pastimes, useful athletics, magic, sorcery, and aphrodisiacs. Indeed, women should have a full knowledge of the arts and sciences, and especially those arts that are complimentary to the Kama Sutra. The Kama Sutra says that kama should be studied not only by men, but also by women.

Dharma is more important than artha, and artha is more important than kama, and yet kama is often applied improperly, leading to an undue focus on it in relation to dharma and artha. While many tend to discount the importance of kama, it is the goal of the Kama Sutra to guide those in the experience of sexual pleasure and the fulfillment of love. Dharma is the fulfillment of one's duty during one's life on earth, artha is the accumulation of material wealth, and kama refers to the pleasurable experience of the five senses. In the beginning, Brahma, the Lord of Beings, created men and women, and laid down rules for existence that dealt with dharma, artha, and kama. The Kama Sutra has seven books, and begins with a description of general principles.

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