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 7, Dr. Persaud discusses the concepts of the divine masculine and divine feminine. These ideas from the Dharma traditions have been misconstrued through a conservative, Western religious lens, often reflecting duality and traditional gender roles. Dr. Persaud discusses what masculine and feminine energies really are in Eastern philosophies, how these energies can be balanced within a person, the emotional prerequisites to seeking the spiritual partner, unevolved versus evolved masculine and feminine people, how sex can be spiritual, and the concept of spiritual initiation through one’s partnership.
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