RELG 356 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Kamadeva, Fathom, Artha

• School: McGill University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELG 356
• Professor: Davesh Soneji

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> define/explain (key terms in indian languages, choose a portion and define and explain in 5point answer - 5 distinct/substantial points) Basic key points/terms already overlooked and studied. Look for points overlapped/brought up repeatedly ** )"s reading is important and have much to do for exam kama: By kama and enjoyment it is meant a whole range of enjoyment and experience not just sexual as is thought by many. In brahmanic discourse, it understood as necessary for householders, most often repd. as excessive or dangerous. Paradox: on one hand desire is celebrated but at same time there is parallel discourse in which it needs to be controlled because it is thought of as excessive, making aim of life to street clear of this. Many abstract themes embodied in anthropomorphic forms, as semi-divine, mythological figures -- kama is thus both an idea and a figure. Desire moves through world the terrestrial/extratrerrestrial realms spreading desire.