The asidhārā-vrata literally translates to the "swordblade-vow" and for good reason. It represents a chastity custom of the ancient Arya in which the man taking the observance tempts himself sexually with his wife but abstains from either coitus or orgasm during coitus. It finds a detailed mention in the Niśvāsatattvasaṃhita and those interested can loo…
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