Citrarata, Citra-rata: 1 definition
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Citrarata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Citrarata.
In Hinduism
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Citrarata (चित्ररत) refers to the “different kinds of sexual intercourse”, according to the Kāmasūtra: a Sanskrit text dealing with eroticism, sexuality and emotional fulfillment in life; being written by Mallanāga Vātsyāyana in the 2nd century A.D. it belongs to the Kāmaśāstra branch of literature which deals with the ancient Indian science of love-making.—Topics of Book II (on sexual union) include: On the various ways of Lying down (citrarata) [citraratāni].
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
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Partial matches: Chitra, Rata, Citra.
Full-text: Rata.
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Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Chapter 2.6 - Congress or Love-sport < [Chapter 3 - Kamasutra part 2 (Samprayogika)—Critical study]
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
Kokkoka’s Ratirahasya translation (Part 2) < [Volume 4 (1995)]