sushumna in the center, which would further unbalance a shaky ego.” She shook her head. “Do you know Vasudeva was ready to climb in through your window and carry you by force to the bathhouse? But the god who speaks in my heart said no….so we purchased herbs that remedy serious lapses and steeped them in your afternoon’s bath. Listen to us from here on and all should go well.”

The crone appraised Ishvari’s doleful expression with relief. “If the fire has indeed risen up the wrong channel, it must be redirected by strengthening your lower chakras. Disobey me again and I’ll know for sure the fire has gone wrong. Then Lord Devadas will have to judge the matter and it is likely that he will replace you with the other tantrika the Council favors.”...

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