The Role Of Kama Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Kama primarily means sexual desire,
A potential energy embedded
In every individual alike
By way of pleasure reward to exist.
Any form of desire has its tap root
From Kama and any activity
Ardently pursued is the modified
Or the sublimated desire of Kama.

Kama is the root of the chief pleasure.
But for Kama, where are the erotic
Arts and poetry viewed with interest
Across generations and territories?
But for Kama, where could be jealousy,
Revenge and anger in operation
With such passion and energy in life.
Sacrifice also is Kama's tendency.

Kama is the other side of Dharma. [virtue]
Kama is a duty one does for oneself.
Dharma is a duty one does for others.
Kama is looked upon as an obstacle
To spirituality by all religions
And is permitted within marital frame.
Kama with its pleasure as a bait creates
Maintains and terminates an individual.
24.01.2015