kama
/ˈkɑmə/
noun
- In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the god of love and desire.
- Kama is often shown riding a parrot and holding a bow made of sugarcane.
- In Hindu mythology, Kama is the god of love who shoots arrows made of flowers.
- Many temples in India have carvings of Kama and his wife Rati.
- In Hindu philosophy, one of the four goals of human life, meaning pleasure, love, and desire.
- A balanced life includes pursuing kama, but not at the expense of dharma.
- The ancient texts teach that kama, or desire, is a natural and important part of life.
- The Kama Sutra is a famous text that discusses kama and how to enjoy it wisely.