Women were classified into four categories in a medieval Indian manual on the Hindu Secrets (Rahasya) of Love (Rati); Padmini (Lotus Woman), Chitrini (Artistic Woman), Shankini (Conch Shell Woman) and...
Women were classified into four categories in a medieval Indian manual on the Hindu Secrets (Rahasya) of Love (Rati); Padmini (Lotus Woman), Chitrini (Artistic Woman), Shankini (Conch Shell Woman) and Hastini (Elephant Woman ). These classifications of women, as descibed in the Ratirahasya text, as well as sexual activities related to women, are depicted here.