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खजुराव
Why sexual intercourse, nude sculptures were chosen in the temples of Khajurao?
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Sexual Pleasure takes a person to extreme form of joy that involves all sense organs, the mind, and the intellect. Sculptures depicting Sexual Postures represent all worldly pleasures (Kama), and means to them that would come under righteous conduct (Dharma), and accumulation of wealth/knowledge/skills (Artha).

Dharma

Artha

Kama

Moksha

All human beings seek well meaning, fulfilling life.
For such a life, four goals (Purushartha) or pursuits are described as below.

First is [ धर्म ]Dharma (Righteous conduct).
Second is [ अर्थ ]Artha (striving for wealth and knowledge).
Third is [ काम ]Kama (all aspects of pleasure).
Fourth is [ मोक्ष ]Moksha (liberation from all seeking having attained the Supreme)

धर्म अर्थ काम मोक्ष

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From the lower to the Supreme
'Sexual postures' on the walls outside represent all pleasures that can be derived from the world outside. 'Idol' in the sanctum sanctorum is the divine spark within each of us. Our body is the 'Temple'.

The external sense organs through the mind and intellect undeniably give pleasures. Sex, is a representative signifying any pleasure, even the most paramount, and the climax. All throughout our life, from the cradle to the grave, we indulge in activities in the pursuit of pleasure.

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Creation - Creator
Why is sex auspicious? Why there is no contradiction? Why sex is not equal to sin?
The three paragraphs below elaborate single theme.
A
Creation of life is a fact. Sex is necessary for normal creation. Creator of the world has designed sexual organs as well as sexual function. Therefore, sex cannot be anything but auspicious.
B
We see the creation of plants and animals. Therefore, sex, which is the principle requirement for procreation and so sweetly amalgamated with pleasure, is Creator's design. Just as eyes are 'to see', legs are 'to walk' so are genitals or sex for 'pleasure'. It is natural. Where does harm or sin come in sex?
C
There is Creation so we infer there is Creator. We may label it as the God. Sex is natural and necessary aspect of creation of life. Hence, Sex as a part of Creation is the work of God. Sex is holy. How can it be otherwise?

KAMASUTRA
This is a thesis consisting of vivid descriptions with sex positions that seem to be forward for our times. It explains about the Art of Love Making and is not just a manual of Sex Positions.

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Creativity
Sex is representative of all Creativity. Hence, no wonder it was given an honor of place as a symbol of Creativity.
4
Sex Education
It stamps the religious sanction for Sex Education of an advanced country.

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Ancient Times
Early medieval times
It reflects the life style, luxuries of those times. Sex is not sin and shun. Truly, religious and social sanction is hallmark of erudite, well-cultured society where sex, which is healthy, beautiful, free of cost, and natural, is adored. Such a healthy socio-cultural attitude towards sex helps reap full benefits of SEX for the individual, the couple, and the society.
फ्रॉम खजुराव
Take Home Message
The learning derived from the Temples at Khajurao in India
is simple, uncomplicated, and crystal clear. Sex = Sin is illogical. The belief that sex is sinful, and something to be shunned or abhorred is senseless. Give it up.

Sex with all the variations in mutual sex play is not abnormal, unnatural, or detestable. What a distorted belief, a burden of blunder we carry with us.
STOP IT.

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KHAJURAO: TEMPLE OR PORN?

Why Pornography on the walls of temple in India?
In the ancient Temples at Khajurao in India, you will see one of the finest arts of sculptures glowing with rare mystic beauty. The awesome erotic sculptures on the temple walls in Khajurao in India have never ceased to amaze and evoke mystery. A sexologist from India demystifies and reveals the meaning of this strange contradiction. Also, see the pictures of the temple yourself.


What is the first impression at Khajurao?Religious Temple with the idol of the God divine inside and vulgar sexual postures of naked men and women in all sorts of sexual acts including what may be called dirty, perverted sexual acts carved outside on the walls of the same temple would appear as an anathema. How can Vulgar be Auspicious?
What a striking contradiction!
InferenceIn ancient times, in the then advanced country, India, Sex was considered natural, respectable, desirable aspect of life. A sensuous gift of nature.
Interpretation
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Spiritual SignificanceWhat is the benefit?
What is the purpose of showing sexual postures on the walls of temple?
What is the rationale?

Through the temple the message given by the Rishi is: "Knowing the outside world now realize that NOTHING can give lasting joy in the ephemeral world outside, hence TURN INSIDE to reach the sanctum sanctorum of the temple wherein is JOY INFINITE."

Anatomy and Physiology of Pleasure and The path to the SupremeThe divinity is within each of us. Our body is the temple.
Sculptures represent all worldly pleasures and pursuits. Human being derives all pleasure, from the most trivial to the highest, through sense organs, mind, and intellect. At the root of all our actions is the desire to seek the pleasant or to avoid the unpleasant. The Sculptures convey that knowledge about ways of seeking pleasure, or code of conduct related to harmonious living is essential.

Is this knowledge enough for total fulfillment that lasts forever and no further seeking is required?
The door to the temple symbolizes the gateway to the realm of bliss. The path that takes you to the temple away from the sensuous sculptures is the biggest blessing to human kind. It is the way to discover the Supreme by SELF REALIZATION, that has been mastered and propagated from Teacher (Guru) to the Taught (Seeker)