kama

• Nombre propio del dios hindú del amor, el deseo y el placer erótico, a menudo representado como un apuesto joven armado con un arco de caña de azúcar y flechas de flores.

A proper noun referring to the Hindu god of love, desire, and erotic pleasure, often depicted as a handsome youth wielding a bow of sugarcane and arrows of flowers.

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1. Hindu god of loveB2formal

   The Hindu deity associated with love, desire, and erotic pleasure. In Hindu mythology, Kama is often depicted as a handsome youth carrying a bow of sugarcane and arrows of flowers. He is considered the opposite of Mara (the embodiment of death and temptation) in some traditions.

   Kama, dios hindú del amor

   • In Hindu art, Kama is shown riding a parrot and wielding a flower-tipped bow.
   • Devotees sometimes pray to Kama for love and harmony in relationships.
   • The festival of Holi is linked to stories involving Kama and his wife Rati.
   • Kama's influence is seen in classical Indian poetry about romantic desire.

2. Desire or longingC1formalbritish

   In Indian philosophy and religion, kama (with a lowercase k) refers to desire, pleasure, or sensual gratification, considered one of the four aims of human life (purusharthas).

   Kama (deseo y placer)

   • Kama is one of the four purusharthas, along with dharma, artha, and moksha.
   • The Kama Sutra is an ancient text that explores the role of kama in human life.
   • In Buddhism, kama is often seen as an obstacle to enlightenment.

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