Kāmasūtra — traditionally attributed to Vātsyāyana (c. 3rd–5th century CE) — is an elegant Sanskrit treatise on kāma (desire) and the art of living. Beyond its famous chapter on physical intimacy, it surveys courtship, marriage, household conduct, aesthetics and social etiquette across seven books. Key themes: harmony of love, mutual pleasure, practical advice and cultural norms. Misread as mere erotica, it remains a seminal work in literature, social history and sexology, informing modern conversations about relationships, intimacy and cultural values.