Book 3 of Vātsyāyana’s Kāmasutra — Kanyāsamprayukta (Acquiring a Wife) — condenses ancient Indian wisdom on choosing and winning a bride. Composed between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE, the chapter blends practical matchmaking, etiquette, and ethical guidance: how to assess character and compatibility, navigate family negotiations, observe social rank, and court with tact rather than force. Its key themes are discernment (qualities both moral and social), respectful pursuit, and prudent diplomacy in alliances. Today it offers historians and couples insight into historic norms of consent, partnership and negotiation, while still resonating as a reminder that lasting unions depend on mutual respect, clear communication and thoughtful selection.