Shloka 5
Vashikarana–Stambhana Prayogas and Garbha-Sambhava Yogas
खञ्जरीटस्य मांसं तु मधुना सह पेषयेत् / ऋतुकालेयोनिलेपात्पुरुषो दासतामियात्
khañjarīṭasya māṃsaṃ tu madhunā saha peṣayet / ṛtukāleyonilepātpuruṣo dāsatāmiyāt
If one grinds the flesh of the small bird called khañjarīṭa together with honey and applies it as a vaginal unguent during the fertile period, the man falls into bondage, becoming as a slave.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Coercion through sexual/ritual means is grave adharma; it degrades both parties and deepens bondage (bandhana).
Vedantic Theme: Kāma when weaponized becomes tamas and saṃsāra-bandha; loss of autonomy mirrors inner enslavement to desire.
Application: Uphold consent and bodily integrity; reject harmful ‘love magic’; cultivate ethical relationships and self-restraint.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: private/sexual-ritual space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.178 (vaśīkaraṇa/strī-puruṣa bandhana recipes)
FAQs
It functions as a cautionary instruction: certain manipulative or occult applications tied to sexuality are portrayed as leading to bondage and loss of autonomy, reflecting a karmic consequence.
The act described is linked to an outcome of “dāsatā” (servitude), symbolizing that harmful, coercive, or adharma-driven practices rebound as personal bondage and diminished freedom.
Avoid coercive, harmful, or exploitative practices in relationships and ritual; choose ethical conduct (dharma) that preserves consent, wellbeing, and personal integrity.