The Ananga Ranga (Stage of Love) or Kamaledhiplava (Boat in the Sea of Love) is an Indian sex manual written by Kalyana Malla in the 15th or 16th century AD.
In addition to the extensive catalogue of sexual positions for both partners, there are details regarding foreplay and lure..
The increasingly varied sexual pleasures are able to produce harmony, thus preventing the married couple from getting tired of one another.
The husband can so greatly enjoy living with his wife, that it is as if he had lived with 32 different women.
The book provides instructions in how a husband can promote the Love for his wife through sexual pleasure.
They are foolish and spiritless." The work was intended to show that a woman is enough for a man.
These men view women only from the perspective of an animal.
But the men do not give the women full satisfaction The reason is due to the ignorance of the writings of the Kamashastra and the disdain of the different types of women.
Men marry because of the peaceful gathering, love, and comfort and they often get nice and attractive women. "Satisfaction and enjoyment comes for a man with possession of a beautiful woman.
It was translated into English in the year 1885, under the editorship of Sir Richard Francis Burton .
This work is often compared to the Kama Sutra, on which it draws.
Later commentators have said it is aimed specifically at preventing the separation of a husband and wife.
He was related to the Lodi dynasty, which from 1451 to 1526 ruled India.
The poet wrote the work in honor of Lad Khan, son of Ahmed Khan Lodi.
The Ananga Ranga (Stage of Love) or Kamaledhiplava (Boat in the Sea of Love) is an Indian sex manual written by Kalyana Malla in the 15th or 16th century AD
