Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
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"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.
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Explores themes of sexuality, intimacy, and pleasure, with episode topics including the psychological aspects of sexual desire, the spiritual significance of sensuality, and building healthy relationships. For example, the first episode dives into the foundational concepts of understanding one's sexuality and its implications on personal growth.
“Kama” means “desire” in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.
In Episode 6, Dr. Persaud discusses desires, money, and love from the perspectives of modern psychological research, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Oftentimes, people have a relationship with money that ranges from overly rigid and fearful to addicted and boundaryless. People often find speaking about both sex and money as taboo for a reason: they both have to do with our relationship with our desires. Dr. Persaud explains what a capitalistic relationship with love and money really entails, what the sources of addiction are, and why desire is not the root of suffering according to Eastern philosophical traditions.
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