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Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.
On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.
But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.
What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.
In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.
/ʌv ðə ˈdɪfərənt weɪz ʌv ˈlaɪɪŋ daʊn ənd ˈveriəs kaɪndz ʌv ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
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On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.
Line 3
But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.
/bʌt ɪn æn ˈiːkwəl ˈkɑːŋɡrəs ðeɪ ʃʊd laɪ daʊn ɪn ðə ˈnætʃərəl pəˈzɪʃən/
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What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.
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In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.
/ɪn ə loʊ ˈkɑːŋɡrəs ðə ˈwɪmən ʃʊd ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli meɪk juːs ʌv ˈmedəsən tuː kɑːz hɜːr dɪˈzaɪərz tuː biː ˈsætəsfaɪd ˈkwɪkli/

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applies verb US /əˈplaɪz/

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.”

congress noun US /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading “OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.”

contract verb US /ˈkɑːntrækt/

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading “On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.”

Deer noun US /dɪr/

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading “On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.”

desires noun US /dɪˈzaɪərz/

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.”

Elephant noun US /ˈeləfənt/

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading “On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.”

Mare noun US /mer/

female equine animal

From this reading “What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.”

widen verb US /ˈwaɪdən/

become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading “On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

DeernounUS /dɪr/

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

DIFFERENTadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

Hastini

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From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

herspronounUS /hərz/

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

KINDSnounUS /kaɪndz/

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

LYINGnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

MarenounUS /mer/

female equine animal

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

Mrigi

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But in an "equal congress" they should lie down in the natural position.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

Vadawa

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

VARIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

WAYSnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF LYING DOWN, AND VARIOUS KINDS OF CONGRESS.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is said above concerning the Mrigi and the Hastini applies also to the Vadawa (Mare) woman.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

widenverbUS /ˈwaɪdən/

become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In a "low congress" the women should particularly make use of medicine, to cause her desires to be satisfied quickly.

yoni

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From this reading On the occasion of a "high congress" the Mrigi (Deer) woman should lie down in such a way as to widen her yoni, while in a "low congress" the Hastini (Elephant) woman should lie down so as to contract hers.

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