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THE CARNAL SATISFACTION OF GODS
The carnal activities of the gods (and goddesses) of Bhavana, Vāṇavyantara and Jyotiska heavens are physical i.e. they indulge in corporeal carnal acts. O' Pretty one! now, I shall describe the ways in which gods (and goddesses) of the Kalpa heavens derive carnal satisfaction.
The gods (and goddesses) of Saudharma and Īsāna kalpa heavens derive carnal satisfaction physically. Those of the Sanatkumara and Mahendra Kalpa heavens derive carnal satisfaction just by touching each other.
In the Brahma and Lantaka Kalpa heavens the gods (and goddesses) derive such satisfaction by sight i.e. just by seeing each other while those of the Mahaśukra and the Sahasrara Kalpas do so by hearing each other's voices or by talking to each other.
The gods (and goddesses) of the Anata-Prāṇata and ĀraṇaAcyuta Kalpas derive carnal satisfation mentally i.e. just by thinking about it. Gods of heavens beyond the Kalpas don't have carnal desires at all.
THE SMELL SIGHT AND TOUCH OF THE GODS
The gods are sweet smelling just as the fragrance of Gośīṛṣa sandal, incense, Ketakīleaves, Punnaga, Bakula, Campaka and Lotus flowers.
This description of the gods' smell is briefly stated by way of comparison. The gods have stable sight and their touch is very tender.
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