| Vātsyāyana's Scrolls | |
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Origin |
Vātsyāyana |
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Type |
Scrolls |
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Effects |
Increases affection of all types |
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Downsides |
Decreases sensory reactivity |
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Activation |
Reading |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 7 |
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Section |
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Date of Collection |
Summer Late 1230s |
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Origin[]
Vātsyāyana was an ancient Indian philosopher, known for authoring the Kama Sutra. He lived in India during the second or third century CE, probably in Pataliputra (modern day Patna in Bihar).
Hardly anything is known about Vātsyāyana from sources outside the Kāmasūtra itself. Vātsyāyana's interest in refined human, including sexual, behavior as a means of fulfilment, was recorded in his treatise Kama Sutra.
At the close of the Kama Sutra this is what he writes about himself:
- After reading and considering the works of Babhravya and other ancient authors, and thinking over the meaning of the rules given by them, this treatise was composed, according to the precepts of the Holy Writ, for the benefit of the world, by Vatsyayana, while leading the life of a religious student at Benares, and wholly engaged in the contemplation of the Deity. This work is not to be used merely as an instrument for satisfying our desires. A person acquainted with the true principles of this science, who preserves his Dharma (virtue or religious merit), his Artha (worldly wealth) and his Kama (pleasure or sensual gratification), and who has regard to the customs of the people, is sure to obtain the mastery over his senses. In short, an intelligent and knowing person attending to Dharma and Artha and also to Kama, without becoming the slave of his passions, will obtain success in everything that he may do.
Effects[]
Increases feelings of affection for all peoples – will match whatever the other party feels receptive of. Whether respect, recognition, familial or emotional, it will always match what the pair would benefit from.
Continuing relationships decreases the readers reactivity to stimuli including sensory input and emotional reactions. Their admirers former appreciation will slowly dwindle as more bombastic or continual shows of devotion are needed to retain their warmth. Can cause one to be viewed as an unresponsive sociopath devoid of any attachment to others where they were once filled with boundless welcoming.