• The Distinction Between Kama and Prema

  • Jan 20 2025
  • Length: 22 mins
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The Distinction Between Kama and Prema

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  • Sanskrit is a beautiful language that captures subtle distinctions that English and other modern languages often cannot.

    Take the word “love,” for example. In English, this word spans a wide net of emotions and feelings. For example, love can describe feelings a parent has for their child, as well as the fondness someone might feel for a football team or a favorite brand of chocolate.

    In this week’s podcast episode, Thom explores the distinction between two Sanskrit words often translated as "love"—kama and prema—and reveals their unique and separate meanings.


    Episode Highlights

    [00:45] Puruṣārtha

    [03:59] Kama

    [04:35] Pleasure Experienced Through the Senses

    [07:19] Prema

    [09:58] Love is So Ill-Defined

    [12:35] Vedanta

    [15:02] Prema and Kama: A Dynamite Package

    [18:05] The Crest Jewel of Discrimination

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