According to Osho, eroticism in art has two radically different roles: in the East (Khajuraho, Konarak, Ajanta), it’s a tantric, meditative device—erotic sculptures surround the temple exterior to expose and cathartically cleanse repressed sexuality, preparing one to enter inner silence. In the modern West, erotic imagery is pornography—stimulating sensuality without pointing beyond, thus deepening bondage rather than opening the door to transcendence.
Some erotic art was made to help people face and release hidden sexual tension so they can be peaceful inside, while much modern sexy imagery just stirs craving and doesn’t help you grow.