Ananga-Ranga; (Stage of the Bodiless One) Or, the Hindu Art of Love. (Ars Amoris Indica.)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ... fold each other to the bosom by closely encircling the waist. Then taking care to remain still, and by no means to move, they should approach the Linga to the Yoni, both being veiled by the dress, and avoid interrupting the contact for some time. 3. Lalatika, so called because forehead (lalata) touches forehead. In this position great endearment is shown by the close pressure of arms round the waist, both still standing upright, and by the contact of brow, cheek, and eyes, of mouth, breasts, and stomach. 4. Jaghan-alingana, meaning "hips, loins, and thighs." In this embrace the husband sits1 upon the carpet and the wife upon his thighs, embracing and kissing him with fond affection. In returning her fondling, her Lungaden, or petticoats, are raised, so that her Lungi, or undergarments, may come in contact with his clothes, and her hair is thrown into the dishevelled state symbolizing passion; or the husband, for variety's sake, may sit upon the wife's lap. 5. Viddhaka, when the nipples touch the opposite body. The husband sits still, closing his eyes, and the wife, placing herself close to him, should pass her right arm over his shoulder and apply her bosom to his, pressing him forcibly whilst he returns her embrace with equal warmth. 6. Urupagudha, so called, from the use of the thighs. In this embrace both stand up, passing their arms round each other, and the husband places his wife's legs between 1 Sitting invariably means cross-legged, like a tailor upon his board, or at squat, like a bird, and the seat is a mat, or carpet, in India, and a divan in the nearer Hast. his own so that the inside of his thighs may come in contact with the outside of hers. As in all cases, kissing must be kept up from time to time. This is a process...