CONTENTS
Book 1 — General Principles
Chapter 1 — Study of the Shastras
Chapter 2 — Dharma, artha, kama
Chapter 3 — Study of arts, sciences
Chapter 4 — Man about town
Chapter 5 — Nayikas and messengers
Book 2 — Love-play and Sexual Union
Chapter 6 — Sexual union
Chapter 7 — The embrace
Chapter 8 — The kiss
Chapter 9 — Pressing and nail marks
Chapter 10 — The bite
Chapter 11 — Sexual vigor and intensity
Chapter 12 — Striking and spontaneous sounds
Chapter 13 — Donning the male role
Chapter 14 — Oral congress
Chapter 15 — Beginning and end of congress
Book 3 — Courtship and Marriage
Chapter 16 — Betrothal and marriage
Chapter 17 — Instilling confidence in the bride
Chapter 18 — Courting a maid
Chapter 19 — Behavior of the couple
Chapter 20 — Kinds of marriage
Book 4 — The Wife
Chapter 21 — Duties of a wife
Chapter 22 — Senior and junior wives
Book 5 — Seducing the Wives of Others
Chapter 23 — Characteristics of men and women
Chapter 24 — Getting acquainted
Chapter 25 — Ascertaining emotions
Chapter 26 — Duties of a go-between
Chapter 27 — Behavior of a king
Chapter 28 — Conduct of ladies of the inner court
Book 6 — The Courtesan
Chapter 29 — Beguiling the right man
Chapter 30 — Living as his wife
Chapter 31 — Acquiring wealth
Chapter 32 — Reconciliation
Chapter 33 — Special gains
Chapter 34 — Gains and losses
Book 7 — Secret Lore, Extraneous Stimulation, and Sexual Power
Chapter 35 — Beautifying the body
Chapter 36 — Regarding virility