The poisoned thorn

Men are attracted towards their makeup, bodily actions, grace, poise, beauty, and absence of moustache and beard. For men-aspirants, these are the most difficult subjects to counter. One who is attracted towards women, he cannot concentrate. He falls behind in pursuit of his aim; he falls from his avowed goal; people do not respect him; earned regard is also lost.

To escape from women attraction, wise men have suggested that celibate aspirants must consider women as a poisoned thorn and discard them.

- Sutrakritanga Sutra 1/4/1/11