Kamasutra 2.8

2.8.1

nāyakasya saṃtatābhyāsāt praiśramam upalabhya rāgasya cān:upaśamam anumatā tena tam adho 'vapātya puruṣāyitena sāhāyyaṃ dadyāt.

When a woman sees that her lover is fatigued by constant congress, without having his desire satisfied, she should, with his permission, lay him down upon his back, and give him assistance by acting his part. She may also do this to satisfy the curiosity of her lover, or her own desire of novelty.

2.8.2

svābhiprāyād vā vikalpa-yojanārthinī.

When a woman sees that her lover is fatigued by constant congress, without having his desire satisfied, she should, with his permission, lay him down upon his back, and give him assistance by acting his part. She may also do this to satisfy the curiosity of her lover, or her own desire of novelty.

2.8.3

nayaka-kutūhalād vā.

When a woman sees that her lover is fatigued by constant congress, without having his desire satisfied, she should, with his permission, lay him down upon his back, and give him assistance by acting his part. She may also do this to satisfy the curiosity of her lover, or her own desire of novelty.

2.8.4

tatra yukta-yantreṇaivetareṇotthāpyamānā tam adhaḥ pātayet. evaṃ ca ratam a:vichinna-rasaṃ tathā pravṛttam eva syāt. ity eko 'py ayaṃ mārgaḥ.

There are two ways of doing this, the first is when during congress she turns round, and gets on the top of her lover, in such a manner as to continue the congress, without obstructing the pleasure of it; and the other is when she acts the man's part from the beginning. At such a time, with flowers in her hair hanging loose, and her smiles broken by hard breathings, she should press upon her lover's bosom with her own breasts, and lowering her head frequently should do in return the same actions which he used to do before, returning his blows and chaffing him, should say, "I was laid down by you, and fatigued with hard congress, I shall now therefore lay you down in return." She should then again manifest her own bashfulness, her fatigue, and her desire of stopping the congress. In this way she should do the work of a man, which we shall presently relate.

2.8.5

punar ārambheṇādita evopakramet. iti dvitīyaḥ.

There are two ways of doing this, the first is when during congress she turns round, and gets on the top of her lover, in such a manner as to continue the congress, without obstructing the pleasure of it; and the other is when she acts the man's part from the beginning. At such a time, with flowers in her hair hanging loose, and her smiles broken by hard breathings, she should press upon her lover's bosom with her own breasts, and lowering her head frequently should do in return the same actions which he used to do before, returning his blows and chaffing him, should say, "I was laid down by you, and fatigued with hard congress, I shall now therefore lay you down in return." She should then again manifest her own bashfulness, her fatigue, and her desire of stopping the congress. In this way she should do the work of a man, which we shall presently relate.

2.8.6

sā prakīryamāṇa-keśa-kusumā śvāsa-vicchinna-hāsinī vaktra-saṃsargārthaṃ stanābhyām uraḥ pīḍayantī punaḥ punaḥ śiro nāmayantī yāś ceṣṭāḥ pūrvam asau darśitavāṃs tā eva prakurvīta. pātitā pratipātayāmīti hasantī tarjayantī pratighnatī ca brūyāt. punaś ca vrīḍāṃ((27)) darśayet. śramaṃ virāmābhīpsāṃ ca. puruṣopasṛptair evopasarpet.

There are two ways of doing this, the first is when during congress she turns round, and gets on the top of her lover, in such a manner as to continue the congress, without obstructing the pleasure of it; and the other is when she acts the man's part from the beginning. At such a time, with flowers in her hair hanging loose, and her smiles broken by hard breathings, she should press upon her lover's bosom with her own breasts, and lowering her head frequently should do in return the same actions which he used to do before, returning his blows and chaffing him, should say, "I was laid down by you, and fatigued with hard congress, I shall now therefore lay you down in return." She should then again manifest her own bashfulness, her fatigue, and her desire of stopping the congress. In this way she should do the work of a man, which we shall presently relate.

2.8.7

tāni ca vakṣyāmaḥ((28))

There are two ways of doing this, the first is when during congress she turns round, and gets on the top of her lover, in such a manner as to continue the congress, without obstructing the pleasure of it; and the other is when she acts the man's part from the beginning. At such a time, with flowers in her hair hanging loose, and her smiles broken by hard breathings, she should press upon her lover's bosom with her own breasts, and lowering her head frequently should do in return the same actions which he used to do before, returning his blows and chaffing him, should say, "I was laid down by you, and fatigued with hard congress, I shall now therefore lay you down in return." She should then again manifest her own bashfulness, her fatigue, and her desire of stopping the congress. In this way she should do the work of a man, which we shall presently relate.

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There are two ways of doing this, the first is when during congress she turns round, and gets on the top of her lover, in such a manner as to continue the congress, without obstructing the pleasure of it; and the other is when she acts the man's part from the beginning. At such a time, with flowers in her hair hanging loose, and her smiles broken by hard breathings, she should press upon her lover's bosom with her own breasts, and lowering her head frequently should do in return the same actions which he used to do before, returning his blows and chaffing him, should say, "I was laid down by you, and fatigued with hard congress, I shall now therefore lay you down in return." She should then again manifest her own bashfulness, her fatigue, and her desire of stopping the congress. In this way she should do the work of a man, which we shall presently relate.

2.8.8

puruṣaḥ śayanasthāyā yoṣitas tad-vacana-vyākṣipta-cittāyā iva nīvīṃ viśleṣayet. tatra vivadamānāṃ kapola-cumbanena paryākulayet.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.9

sthira-liṅgaś ca tatraināṃ parispṛśet.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.10

prathama-saṃgatā cet saṃhatorvor antare ghaṭṭanam.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.11

kanyāyāś ca.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.12

tathā stanayoḥ saṃhatayor hastayoḥ kakṣayor aṃsayor grīvāyām iti ca.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.13

svairiṇyāṃ yathā:sātmyaṃ yathā-yogaṃ ca. alake cumbanārtham enāṃ nirdayam avalambet hanu-deśe cāṅguli-saṃputena.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.14

tatretarasya vrīḍā nimīlanaṃ ca. prathama-samāgame kanyāyāś ca.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.15

rati-saṃyoge caināṃ katham anurajyata iti pravṛttyā parīkṣeta.

While the woman is lying on his bed, and is as it were abstracted by his conversation, he should loosen the knot of her under garments, and when she begins to dispute with him, he should overwhelm her with kisses. Then when his lingam is erect he should touch her with his hands in various places, and gently manipulate various parts of the body. If the woman is bashful, and if it is the first time that they have come together, the man should place his hands between her thighs, which she would probably keep close together, and if she is a very young girl, he should first get his hands upon her breasts, which she would probably cover with her own hands, and under her armpits and on her neck. If however she is a seasoned woman, he should do whatever is agreeable either to him or to her, and whatever is fitting for the occasion. After this he should take hold of her hair, and hold her chin in his fingers for the purpose of kissing her. On this, if she is a young girl, she will become bashful and close her eyes. Any how he should gather from the action of the woman what things would be pleasing to her during congress.

2.8.16

yukta-yantreṇopasṛpyamānā yato dṛṣṭim āvartayet tata evaināṃ pīḍayet. etad rahasyaṃ yuvatīnām iti suvarṇanābhaḥ.

Here Suvarnanabha says that while a man is doing to the woman what he likes best during congress, he should always make a point of pressing those parts of her body on which she turns her eyes.

2.8.17

gātrāṇāṃ sraṃsanaṃ netra-nimīlanaṃ vrīḍā-nāśaḥ samadhikā ca rati-yojaneti strīṇāṃ bhāva-lakṣaṇam..2.8.18 hastau vidhunoti svidyati daśaty utthātuṃ na dadāti pādenāhanti ratāvamāne ca puruṣātivartinī.

The signs of the enjoyment and satisfaction of the woman are as follows: her body relaxes, she closes her eyes, she puts aside all bashfulness, and shows increased willingness to unite the two organs as closely together as possible. On the other hand, the signs of her want of enjoyment and of failing to be satisfied are as follows: she shakes her hands, she does not let the man get up, feels dejected, bites the man, kicks him, and continues to go on moving after the man has finished. In such cases the man should rub the yoni of the woman with his hand and fingers (as the elephant rubs anything with his trunk) before engaging in congress, until it is softened, and after that is done he should proceed to put his lingam into her.

2.8.19

tasyāḥ prāg yantra-yogāt kareṇa saṃbādhaṃ gaja iva kṣobhayet. ā mṛdu-bhāvāt. tato yantra-yojanam.

The signs of the enjoyment and satisfaction of the woman are as follows: her body relaxes, she closes her eyes, she puts aside all bashfulness, and shows increased willingness to unite the two organs as closely together as possible. On the other hand, the signs of her want of enjoyment and of failing to be satisfied are as follows: she shakes her hands, she does not let the man get up, feels dejected, bites the man, kicks him, and continues to go on moving after the man has finished. In such cases the man should rub the yoni of the woman with his hand and fingers (as the elephant rubs anything with his trunk) before engaging in congress, until it is softened, and after that is done he should proceed to put his lingam into her.

2.8.20

upasṛptakaṃ [1]manthanaṃ [2]hulo((29)) [3]avamardanaṃ [4]pīḍitakaṃ [5]nirghāto [6]varāha-ghāto [7]vṛṣa-ghātaś [8]caṭaka-vilasitaṃ [9]saṃpuṭa iti puruṣopasṛptāni.

The acts to be done by the man are:

Moving forward.

Friction or churning.

Piercing.

Rubbing.

Pressing.

Giving a blow.

The blow of a boar.

The blow of a bull.

The sporting of a sparrow.

2.8.21

nyāyyam ṛju-saṃmiśraṇam upasṛptakam.

(1) When the organs are brought together properly and directly it is called "moving the organ forward."

2.8.22

hastena liṅgaṃ sarvato bhrāmayed iti [1]manthanam.

(2) When the lingam is held with the hand, and turned all round in the yoni, it is called "churning."

2.8.23

nīcī-kṛtya jaghanam upariṣṭād ghaṭṭayed iti [2]hulaḥ.

(3) When the yoni is lowered, and the upper part of it is struck with the lingam, it is called "piercing."

2.8.24

tad eva viparītaṃ sa:rabhasam [3]avamardanam.

(4) When the same thing is done on the lower part of the yoni, it is called "rubbing."

2.8.25

liṅgena samāhatya pīḍayaṃś ciram avatiṣṭheteti [4]pīḍitakam.

(5) When the yoni is pressed by the lingam for a long time, it is called "pressing."

2.8.26

su:dūram utkṛṣya vegena sva-jaghanam avapātayed iti [5]nirghātaḥ.

(6) When the lingam is removed to some distance from the yoni, and then forcibly strikes it, it is called "giving a blow."

2.8.27

ekata eva bhūyiṣṭham avalikhed iti [6]varāha-ghātaḥ.

(7) When only one part of the yoni is rubbed with the lingam, it is called the "blow of a boar."

2.8.28

sa evobhayataḥ paryāyeṇa [7]vṛṣāghātaḥ.

(8) When both sides of the yoni are rubbed in this way, it is called the "blow of a bull."

2.8.29

sakṛn miśritam a:niṣkramayya dvis triś catur iti ghaṭṭayed iti [8]caṭaka-vilasitam.

(9) When the lingam is in the yoni, and is moved up and down frequently, and without being taken out, it is called the "sporting of a sparrow." This takes place at the end of congress.

2.8.30

rāgāvasānikaṃ vyākhyātaṃ karaṇaṃ [9]saṃpuṭam iti((30)).

(9) When the lingam is in the yoni, and is moved up and down frequently, and without being taken out, it is called the "sporting of a sparrow." This takes place at the end of congress.

2.8.31

teṣāṃ strī-sātmyād vikalpena prayogaḥ.

(9) When the lingam is in the yoni, and is moved up and down frequently, and without being taken out, it is called the "sporting of a sparrow." This takes place at the end of congress.

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(9) When the lingam is in the yoni, and is moved up and down frequently, and without being taken out, it is called the "sporting of a sparrow." This takes place at the end of congress.

2.8.32

puruṣāyite tu [1]saṃdaṃśo [2]bhramarakaḥ [3]preṅkholitam((32)) ity adhikāni.

When a woman acts the part of a man, she has the following things to do in addition to the nine given above, viz.

The pair of tongs.

The top.

The swing.

2.8.33

bāḍavena liṅgam avagṛhya niṣkarṣantyāḥ pīḍayantyā vā cirāvasthānaṃ [1]saṃdaṃśaḥ.

(1) When the woman holds the lingam in her yoni, draws it in, presses it, and keeps it thus in her for a long time, it is called the "pair of tongs."

2.8.34

yukta-yantrā cakravad bhramed iti [2]bhramaraka ābhyāsikaḥ.

(2) When, while engaged in congress, she turns round like a wheel, it is called the "top." This is learnt by practice only.

2.8.35

tatretaraḥ sva-jaghanam utkṣipet.

(3) When, on such an occasion, the man lifts up the middle part of his body, and the woman turns round her middle part, it is called the "swing."

2.8.36

jaghanam eva dolāyamānaṃ sarvato bhrāmayed iti [3]preṅkholitakam.

(3) When, on such an occasion, the man lifts up the middle part of his body, and the woman turns round her middle part, it is called the "swing."

2.8.37

yukta-yantraiva lalāṭe lalāṭaṃ nidhāya viśrāmyeta.

When the woman is tired, she should place her forehead on that of her lover, and should thus take rest without disturbing the union of the organs, and when the woman has rested herself the man should turn round and begin the congress again.

2.8.38

viśrāntāyāṃ ca puruṣasya punar āvartanam. iti puruṣāyitāni.

There are also some verses on the subject as follows:

When the woman is tired, she should place her forehead on that of her lover, and should thus take rest without disturbing the union of the organs, and when the woman has rested herself the man should turn round and begin the congress again.

2.8.39

bhavanti cātra ślokāḥ.
pracchādita-svabhāvāpi gūḍhākārāpi kāminī. vivṛṇoty eva bhāvaṃ svaṃ rāgād uparivartinī..

"Though a woman is reserved, and keeps her feelings concealed, yet when she gets on the top of a man, she then shows all her love and desire. A man should gather from the actions of the woman of what disposition she is, and in what way she likes to be enjoyed. A woman during her monthly courses, a woman who has been lately confined, and a fat woman should not be made to act the part of a man."

2.8.40

yathā-śīlā bhaven nārī yathā ca rati-lālasā. tasyā eva viceṣṭābhis tat sarvam upalakṣayet..

"Though a woman is reserved, and keeps her feelings concealed, yet when she gets on the top of a man, she then shows all her love and desire. A man should gather from the actions of the woman of what disposition she is, and in what way she likes to be enjoyed. A woman during her monthly courses, a woman who has been lately confined, and a fat woman should not be made to act the part of a man."

2.8.41

na tv eva rtau na prasūtāṃ na mṛgīṃ na ca garbhiṇīm. na cāti:vyāyatāṃ((33)) nārīṃ yojayet puruṣāyite..

"Though a woman is reserved, and keeps her feelings concealed, yet when she gets on the top of a man, she then shows all her love and desire. A man should gather from the actions of the woman of what disposition she is, and in what way she likes to be enjoyed. A woman during her monthly courses, a woman who has been lately confined, and a fat woman should not be made to act the part of a man."

2.8_2

iti śrīvātyāyanīye kāmasūtre sāṃprayogike dvitīye 'dhikaraṇe puruṣopasṛptāni puruṣāyitaṃ cāṣṭamo 'dhyāyaḥ. āditas trayodaśaḥ.

2.8.p1

leçon 9 navamo 'dhyāyaḥ.
section (prakaraṇa)19 aupariṣṭaka-prakaraṇam.