Fifth Khandhaka: Chapter 7

7. 1. Now at that time a certain Bhikkhu, tormented by distaste (for meditation, &c.), castrated himself 3. They told this matter to the Blessed One. 'When one thing wanted cutting off, O Bhikkhus, that foolish fellow has cut off another! You are p. 78 not, O Bhikkhus, to castrate yourselves. Whosoever does so, shall be guilty of a thullakkaya.' 77:3 Anabhiratiyâ pîlito attano aṅgagâtam khindi. This anabhirati is constantly referred to, and always as the result of falling in love, or in connection with sexual desire.