The Divine Androgyne According To Purusha: Adventures In Cosmic Erotic Ecstasy and Androgyne Bodyconsciousness is a 1981 book by Purusha Larkin.
Summary
The book advocates for liberation from sexual repression through the release of physical inhibitions and celebration of physical pleasure, as well as the fusion of sexual ecstasy and religious spirituality. Themes explored in the book include androgyny, tantric sex, body modification, genital piercing, and fisting. == Reception ==
Reception
The book received a mixed reception. Mark Thompson characterized the book as "a deeply felt, spiritually evolved statement on the potentialities of eros and bliss," but indicated that many other critics derided the book as egotistical. == In popular culture ==
In popular culture
According to the Tom of Finland Foundation, the book introduced a "distinctive form of Gay spirituality." In 2024, the foundation hosted an exhibition by artist-in-residence Sam Ashby that explored "queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Purusha." Later that year, the exhibit traveled to the San Mei Gallery in London. == References ==