Ancient Hindu Shastras talk about certain guidelines that were employed by divine sages to guide humankind through Kaliyuga, without amassing sins that might make their afterlife journey painful.
In Hinduism, it is believed that sacred Puranas, Vedas, and Shastras were not only authored to enlighten mortals and speak of divine events, but also to educate them of sins and good deeds. In one of the explained guidelines, was the reference for establishing sexual relations with the opposite gender.
As mentioned in Shastra, there are warnings against having physical intimacy with any of the following 22 women that could lead to severe repercussions in the afterlife.
Grave sins related to women mentioned in Shastras
Virginity
Shastras explain that under no circumstances, shall a man establish or enjoy a physical relation with women, who is virgin without marriage. A man is warned of having consensual or forceful physical relation with a virgin, without marrying her. In fact, if one holds such relation than he must marry her.
A Widow
Under no circumstances, shall a man make physical contact with a woman, whose husband has died. In case, of remarriage, such relation shall hold pious stature.
Vow of celibacy
A woman or a girl, who has pledged celibacy or has chosen to live chastely all her life; a man shall make no such effort to manipulate her principle or seduce her out of her virtuously, with intention of self-gratification. Only, if she willingly agrees to marriage, shall one hold a relation.
Friend’s wife
Shastras warn of severe retribution in the afterlife if one seeks and holds physical relation with the wife of his friend. Neither shall he do consensual, nor force her.
Enemy’s wife
No man shall be awarded for his valiant, no matter how high, if he establishes a physical relation with the wife of his enemy, under any circumstance. This is considered as the rarest of the rare sin, in the eyes of Shastras.
Pupil’s wife
A man must never have the loose intent or eye for the wife or partner of a man junior (his student, pupil or disciple) to him in stature and shall hold no physical relations.
Woman from own family
Hinduism bars men from establishing the sexual relation with any woman, born in one’s own family; especially directly blood relation.
Prostitutes
Shastras warn of establishing relations with women, who have been forced into for materialistic benefits, for example, money. Any woman, who has been defiled for the sole purpose of selling her services must be respected and protected and must not to be enjoyed with.
Women not in her sense
Having relations with a woman or girl, who is not in her sane sense is considered a grave a sin. A woman, whose not in a conscious state, shall never be taken advantage of if you wish to save yourself from hideous punishments.
Older woman
A man must not entice, manipulate any woman older than him to establish a sexual relation.
Guru’s wife
Establishing physical relations with Guru’s wife or any senior acquaintance is considered a grave sin in the eyes of God. Any woman, who serves the man as guru (be it teacher, spiritual preacher etc.) must never be enticed, seduced and manipulated.
Mother-in-law
Under no circumstances, shall one lay a loose eye, intent and physical closeness with their mother-in-law. Their stature is believed to be equivalent to one’s own mother. It’s an unpardoned sin.
Maternal aunt (Maasi)
Shastra warns of gravest sin that is committed by establishing physical closeness or relations with one’s maternal aunt; her stature is equivalent in the eyes of God. It’s an unpardoned sin.
Maternal uncle’s wife (Maami)
It’s forbidden from forming illicit relations with one’s maternal uncle’s wife with loose intention; she is equivalent to mother’s stature. It’s an unpardoned sin.
Paternal uncle’s wife (Chachi)
A man must refrain from laying the loose eye on his uncle’s wife with intention of establishing a physical relation. It’s considered an unpardoned sin.
Sister (including cousin)
Any man who establishes physical relations with one’s own sister, even first blood cousin is believed to have committed unpardoned sin in the eye of Shastras.
Pregnant woman
A man is advised to refrain from establishing physical relations with a pregnant woman. Forcefully establishing any physical closeness with a woman carrying an unborn, leads to a tormenting afterlife.
Stranger
Establishing relation with anyone who the man is not acquainted with or who is totally stranger to him is forbidden.
Criminal
Having relations with a woman who is involved in soliciting, mortal crimes are forbidden in Shastras.