2.Of the Various Seats of Passion in Women

Now from generals, Kalyána Malla, the poet, proceeds to particulars, and supplies details concerning the four different classes of women. He begins with the Padminí, and shows, firstly, in what limb or member passion resides; and, secondly, by what process it can be satisfied. The husband must continue his action till he sees the body-hair bristle, and hears the Sítkára†—the inarticulate sound produced by drawing in the air between closed teeth. Thus he will know that the paroxysm has taken place, and the beloved one is thoroughly satisfied.

Table 4: Showing the Manipulations of the Padminí

Table 5: Showing the Manipulations of the Chitriní

Table 6: Showing the Manipulations of the Shankhiní

*In the original Sanskrit and in all translations there is an allusion to the practice described by Juvenal (IX. 4.): Ravola durn Rhodopes udá terit inguina barbâ.

Table 7: Showing the Manipulations of the Hastiní

Here end the tables of the Chandrakalá, by the proper study of which men may satisfy women, and thereby subject the most strong-minded to their will.