Kamasutra 5.1

5.1.1

vyākhyātakāraṇāḥ paraparigrahopagamāḥ//

The wives of other people may be resorted to on the occasions already described in Part I, Chapter 5, of this work, but the possibility of their acquisition, their fitness for cohabitation, the danger to oneself in uniting with them, and the future effect of these unions, should first of all be examined. A man may resort to the wife of another, for the purpose of saving his own life, when he perceives that his love for her proceeds from one degree of intensity to another. These degrees are ten in number, and are distinguished by the following marks:

5.1.2

teṣu sādhyatvam anatyayaṃ gamyatvam āyatiṃ vṛttiṃ cādita eva parīkṣeta//

The wives of other people may be resorted to on the occasions already described in Part I, Chapter 5, of this work, but the possibility of their acquisition, their fitness for cohabitation, the danger to oneself in uniting with them, and the future effect of these unions, should first of all be examined. A man may resort to the wife of another, for the purpose of saving his own life, when he perceives that his love for her proceeds from one degree of intensity to another. These degrees are ten in number, and are distinguished by the following marks:

5.1.3

yadā tu sthānāt sthānāntaraṃ kāmaṃ pratipadyamānaṃ paśyet tad ātmaśarīropaghātatrāṇārthaṃ paraparigrahān abhyupagacchet//

The wives of other people may be resorted to on the occasions already described in Part I, Chapter 5, of this work, but the possibility of their acquisition, their fitness for cohabitation, the danger to oneself in uniting with them, and the future effect of these unions, should first of all be examined. A man may resort to the wife of another, for the purpose of saving his own life, when he perceives that his love for her proceeds from one degree of intensity to another. These degrees are ten in number, and are distinguished by the following marks:

5.1.4

daśa tu kāmasya sthānāni//

The wives of other people may be resorted to on the occasions already described in Part I, Chapter 5, of this work, but the possibility of their acquisition, their fitness for cohabitation, the danger to oneself in uniting with them, and the future effect of these unions, should first of all be examined. A man may resort to the wife of another, for the purpose of saving his own life, when he perceives that his love for her proceeds from one degree of intensity to another. These degrees are ten in number, and are distinguished by the following marks:

5.1.5

cakṣuḥ prītir manaḥ saṅgaḥ saṃkalpotpattir nidrācchedas tanutā viṣayebhyo vyāvṛttir lajjāpraṇāśa unmādo mūrchā maraṇam iti teṣāṃ liṅgāni//

Love of the eye.

Attachment of the mind.

Constant reflection.

Destruction of sleep.

Emaciation of the body.

Turning away from objects of enjoyment.

Removal of shame.

Madness.

Fainting.

Death.

5.1.6

tatrākṛtito lakṣaṇataś ca yuvatyāḥ śīlaṃ satyaṃ śaucaṃ sādhyatāṃ caṇḍavegatāṃ ca lakṣayed ity ācāryāḥ//

Ancient authors say that a man should know the disposition, truthfulness, purity, and will of a young woman, as also the intensity, or weakness of her passions from the form of her body, and from her characteristic marks and signs. But Vatsyayana is of opinion that the forms of bodies, and the characteristic marks or signs are but erring tests of character, and that women should be judged by their conduct, by the outward expression of their thoughts, and by the movements of their bodies.

5.1.7

vyabhicārād ākṛtilakṣaṇayogānām iṅgitākārābhyām eva pravṛttir boddhavyā yoṣita iti vātsyāyanaḥ//

Ancient authors say that a man should know the disposition, truthfulness, purity, and will of a young woman, as also the intensity, or weakness of her passions from the form of her body, and from her characteristic marks and signs. But Vatsyayana is of opinion that the forms of bodies, and the characteristic marks or signs are but erring tests of character, and that women should be judged by their conduct, by the outward expression of their thoughts, and by the movements of their bodies.

5.1.8

yaṃ kaṃ cid ujjvalaṃ puruṣaṃ dṛṣṭvā strī kāmayate/ tathā puruṣo 'pi yoṣitam/ apekṣayā tu na *pravartata iti goṇikāputraḥ//

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.9

tatra striyaṃ prati viśeṣaḥ//

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.10

na strī dharmam adharmaṃ cāpekṣate kāmayata eva/ kāryāpekṣayā tu nābhiyuṅkte/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.11

svabhāvāc ca puruṣeṇābhiyujyamānā cikīrṣanty api vyāvartate/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.12

punaḥ punar abhiyuktā siddhyati/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.13

puruṣas tu dharmasthitim āryasamayaṃ cāpekṣya kāmayamāno 'pi vyāvartate/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.14

tathābuddhiś cābhiyujyamāno 'pi na siddhyati/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.15

niṣkāraṇam abhiyuṅkte/ abhiyujyāpi punar nābhiyuṅkte/ siddhāyāṃ ca mādhyasthyaṃ gacchati/

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.16

sulabhām avamanyate/ durlabhām ākāṅkṣata iti prāyovādaḥ//

Now as a general rule Gonikaputra says that a woman falls in love with every handsome man she sees, and so does every man at the sight of a beautiful woman, but frequently they do not take any further steps owing to various considerations. In love the following circumstances are peculiar to the woman. She loves without regard to right or wrong, and does not try to gain over a man simply for the attainment of some particular purpose. Moreover, when a man first makes up to her she naturally shrinks from him, even though she may be willing to unite herself with him. But when the attempts to gain her are repeated and renewed, she at last consents. But with a man, even though he may have begun to love, he conquers his feelings from a regard for morality and wisdom, and although his thoughts are often on the woman, he does not yield, even though an attempt be made to gain him over. He sometimes makes an attempt or effort to win the object of his affections, and having failed, he leaves her alone for the future. In the same way when a woman is once gained, he often becomes indifferent about her. As for the saying that a man does not care for what is easily gained, and only desires a thing which cannot be obtained without difficulty, it is only a matter of talk.

5.1.17

tatra vyāvartanakāraṇāni ---

The causes of a woman rejecting the addresses of a man are as follows:

5.1.18

patyāvanurāgaḥ/

Affection for her husband.

5.1.19

apatyāpekṣā/

Desire of lawful progeny.

5.1.20

atikrāntavayastvam/

Want of opportunity.

5.1.21

duḥkhābhibhavaḥ/

Want of opportunity.

5.1.22

virahan upalambhaḥ/

Want of opportunity.

5.1.23

avajñayopamantrayata iti krodhaḥ/

Anger at being addressed by the man too familiarly.

5.1.24

apratarkya iti saṃkalpavarjanam/

Difference in rank of life.

5.1.25

gamiṣyatīty anāyatir anyatra prasaktamatir iti ca/

Want of certainty on account of the man being devoted to travelling.

Thinking that the man may be attached to some other person.

5.1.26

asaṃvṛtākāra ity uddvegaḥ/

Fear of the man's not keeping his intentions secret.

5.1.27

mitreṣu nisṛṣṭabhāva iti teṣv apekṣā/

Thinking that the man is too devoted to his friends, and has too great a regard for them.

5.1.28

śuṣkābhiyogītyāśaṅkā/

The apprehension that he is not in earnest.

5.1.29

tejasvīti sādhvasam/

Bashfulness on account of his being an illustrious man.

5.1.30

caṇḍavegaḥ samaratho veti bhayaṃ mṛgyāḥ/

Fear on account of his being powerful, or possessed of too impetuous passion, in the case of the deer-woman.

5.1.31

nāgarakaḥ kalāsu vicakṣaṇa iti vrīḍā/

Bashfulness on account of his being too clever.

5.1.32

sakhitvenopacarita iti ca/

The thought of having once lived with him on friendly terms only.

5.1.33

adeśakālajña ity asūyā/

Contempt of his want of knowledge of the world.

5.1.34

paribhavasthānam ity abahumānaḥ/

Distrust of his low character.

5.1.35

ākārito 'pi nāvabudhyata ity avajñā/

Disgust at his want of perception of her love for him.

5.1.36

śaśo mandavega iti ca hastinyāḥ/

In the case of an elephant-woman, the thought that he is a hare-man, or a man of weak passion.

5.1.37

matto 'sya mā bhūd aniṣṭam ity anukampā/

Compassion lest any thing should befall him on account of his passion.

5.1.38

ātmani doṣadarśanān nirvedaḥ/

Despair at her own imperfections.

5.1.39

viditā satī svajanabahiṣkṛtā bhaviṣyāmīti bhayam/

Fear of discovery.

5.1.40

palita ity anādaraḥ/

Disillusion at seeing his grey hair or shabby appearance.

5.1.41

patyā prayuktaḥ parīkṣata iti vimarśaḥ/

Fear that he may be employed by her husband to test her chastity.

5.1.42

dharmāpekṣā ceti//

The thought that he has too much regard for morality.

5.1.43

teṣu yad ātmani lakṣayet tad ādita eva paricchindyāt//

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.44

āryatvayuktāni rāgavardhanāt/

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.45

aśaktijāny upāyapradarśanāt/

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.46

bahumānakṛtāny atiparicayāt/

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.47

paribhavakṛtāny atiśauṇḍīryād vaicakṣaṇyāc ca/

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.48

tat paribhavajāni praṇatyā/

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.49

bhayayuktāny āśvāsanād iti//

Whichever of the above causes a man may detect, he should endeavor to remove it from the very beginning. Thus, the bashfulness that may arise from his greatness or his ability, he should remove by showing his great love and affection for her. The difficulty of the want of opportunity, or of his inaccesibility, he should remove by showing her some easy way of access. The excessive respect entertained by the woman for him should be removed by making himself very familiar. The difficulties that arise from his being thought a low character he should remove by showing his valor and his wisdom; those that come from neglect by extra attention; and those that arise from fear by giving her proper encouragement.

5.1.50

puruṣāstv amī prāyeṇa siddhāḥ --- kāmasūtrajñaḥ/ kathākhyānakuśalo bālyāt prabhṛti saṃsṛṣṭaḥ pravṛddhayauvanaḥ krīḍanakarmādināgataviśvāsaḥ preṣaṇasya kartocitasaṃbhāṣaṇaḥ priyasya kartānyasya bhūtapūrvo dūto marmajña uttamayā prārthitaḥ sakhyā pracchannaṃ saṃsṛṣṭaḥ subhagābhikhyātaḥ saha saṃvṛddhaḥ prātiveśyaḥ kāmaśīlas tathābhūtaś
ca paricāriko dhātreyikāparigraho navavarakaḥ prekṣodyānatyāgaśīlo vṛṣa iti siddhapratāpaḥ sāhasikaḥ śūro vidyārūpaguṇopabhogaiḥ patyur atiśayitā mahārhaveṣopacāraś ceti//

The following are the men who generally obtain success with women:

Men well versed in the science of love.

Men skilled in telling stories.

Men acquainted with women from their childhood.

Men who have secured their confidence.

Men who send presents to them.

Men who talk well.

Men who do things that they like.

Men who have not loved other women previously.

Men who act as messengers.

Men who know their weak points.

Men who are desired by good women.

Men who are united with their female friends.

Men who are good looking.

Men who have been brought up with them.

Men who are their neighbors.

Men who are devoted to sexual pleasures, even though these be their own servants.

The lovers of the daughters of their nurse.

Men who have been lately married.

Men who like picnics and pleasure parties.

Men who are liberal.

Men who are celebrated for being very strong (bull-men).

Enterprising and brave men.

Men who surpass their husbands in learning and good looks, in good qualities, and in liberality.

Men whose dress and manner of living are magnificent.

5.1.51

yathātmanaḥ siddhatāṃ paśyed evaṃ yoṣito 'pi//

The following are the women who are easily gained over:

5.1.52

ayatnasādhyā yoṣitas tv imāḥ --- abhiyogamātrasādhyāḥ/ dvāradeśāvasthāyinī/ prāsādād rājamārgāvalokinī/ taruṇaprātiveśyagṛhe goṣṭhīyojinī/ satataprekṣiṇī/ prekṣitā pārśvavilokinī/ niṣkāraṇaṃ sapatnyādhivinnā/ bhartṛdveṣiṇī vidviṣṭā ca/ parihārahīnā/ nirapatyā/

Women who stand at the door of their houses.

Women who are always looking out on the street.

Women who sit conversing in their neighbor's house.

A woman who is always staring at you.

A female messenger.

A woman who looks sideways at you.

A woman whose husband has taken another wife without any just cause.

A woman who hates her husband, or who is hated by him.

A woman who has nobody to look after her, or keep her in check.

A woman who has not had any children.

The following are the women who are easily gained over:

5.1.53

jñātikulanityā/ vipannāpatyā/ goṣṭhīyojinī/ prītiyojinī/ kuśīlavabhāryā/ mṛtapatikā bālā/ daridrā bahūpabhogā/ jyeṣṭhabhāryā bahudevarakā/ bahumāninī nyūnabhartṛkā/ kauśalābhimāninī bhartur maurkhyeṇodvignā/ aviśeṣatayā lobhena/

A woman whose family or caste is not well known.

A woman whose children are dead.

A woman who is very fond of society.

A woman who is apparently very affectionate with her husband.

The wife of an actor.

A widow.

A poor woman.

A woman fond of enjoyments.

The wife of a man with many younger brothers.

A vain woman.

A woman whose husband is inferior to her in rank or abilities.

A woman who is proud of her skill in the arts.

A woman disturbed in mind by the folly of her husband.

A woman who has been married in her infancy to a rich man, and not liking him when she grows up, desires a man possessing a disposition, talents, and wisdom suitable to her own tastes.

5.1.54

kanyākāle yatnena varitā kathaṃ cid alabdhābhiyuktā ca sā tadānīṃ samānabuddhiśīlamedhāpratipattisātmyā/ prakṛtyā pakṣapātinī/ anaparādhe vimānitā/ tulyarūpābhiś cādhaḥ kṛtā/ proṣitapatiketi/ īrṣyālupūticokṣaklībadīrghasūtrakāpuruṣakubjavāmana^virūpamaṇikār agrāmyadurgandhirogivṛddhabhāryāś ceti// ślokāv atra
bhavataḥ ---

A woman who is slighted by her husband without any cause.

A woman who is not respected by other women of the same rank or beauty as herself.

A woman whose husband is devoted to travelling.

The wife of a jeweller.

A jealous woman.

A covetous woman.

An immoral woman.

A barren woman.

A lazy woman.

A cowardly woman.

A humpbacked woman.

A dwarfish woman.

A deformed woman.

A vulgar woman.

An ill-smelling woman.

A sick woman.

An old woman.

There are also two verses on the subject as follows:

A woman who has been married in her infancy to a rich man, and not liking him when she grows up, desires a man possessing a disposition, talents, and wisdom suitable to her own tastes.

5.1.55

icchā svabhāvato jātā kriyayā paribṛṃhitā/
buddhyā saṃśodhitodvegā sthirā syād anapāyinī//

"Desire, which springs from nature, and which is increased by art, and from which all danger is taken away by wisdom, becomes firm and secure. A clever man, depending on his own ability, and observing carefully the ideas and thoughts of women, and removing the causes of their turning away from men, is generally successful with them."

5.1.56

siddhatām ātmano jñātvā liṅgāny unnīya yoṣitām/
vyāvṛttikāraṇocchedī naro yoṣitsu sidhyati//

"Desire, which springs from nature, and which is increased by art, and from which all danger is taken away by wisdom, becomes firm and secure. A clever man, depending on his own ability, and observing carefully the ideas and thoughts of women, and removing the causes of their turning away from men, is generally successful with them."