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Unveiling the science behind love

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  What is love? ( Pyaar kya hai ?) Almost every Bollywood movie asks this question.  I am not sure if you will find this answer in any Bollywood movie or not. But today, you will.  In a nutshell, love is science.  The idea of being in love can be divided into three different yet intertwined categories:  (i) Sexual desire (ii)    Infatuation (iii)  Attachment Love is powerful force, it can be both, joyous and dangerous. Love is often associated with the heart, however, the foundation of love is rooted in the brain. Ye sab  Dil da mamla nahi hai dilbar,  dimag ka mamla hai. Our sensations of love and attachment are significantly shaped by a number of hormones and neurotransmitters.  S ource: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/what-is-love-here-s-the-science--57055 Who is the main culprit?  The heart of the brain: Hypothalamus Sexual desire (libido or lust): Hypothalamus stimulates the production of sex hormones testosterones and estrogen, which drive sexual desire. Li