: The Kamasutra dedicates only one of its seven sections to sexual techniques; the rest focuses on finding a partner, maintaining power in a marriage, and the lifestyle of the "nagaraka" (refined city-dweller).

: Symbolizes the initial union of lovers and clandestine love. Storylines often involve a young hero getting lost while hunting, meeting a mountain maiden, and falling in love at first sight.

The idea of Anbu (love/affection) as the bedrock of any physical union.

A Tamil couple does not perform a position "just because." The position reflects the landscape . For example, the deep, penetrating "Yab-Yum" pose (Purushayita) belongs to Kurinji —climax of union. The side-lying "Spoon" position (Parsva) belongs to Marutham —reconciliation after a fight.