Shastra, Shaster n. (Written also sastra) A treatise for authoritative instruction among the Hindoos; a book of institutes; especially, a treatise explaining the Vedas.
... avoid tension of the muscles which would shorten the period of enjoyment. In the text the woman lies supine and the man sits at squat between her legs: it is a favourite from Marocco to China. A literal translation of the Ananga range appeared in 1873 under the name of Kama-Shastra; or the Hindoo Art of Love (Ars Amoris Indica); but of this only six copies were printed. It was re-issued (printed but not published) in 1885. The curious in such matters will consult the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (London, ... — The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 3 • Richard F. Burton
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