[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c10.141 # The World of Courtesans c10.141 The World of Courtesans c10.141 - **Language:** English ### [c10.141](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.141) He is asked, "Between an obedient and a beautiful woman, where should the choice lie?" The Vita answers that though both are equally desirable, he personally preferred a faithful woman. A beautiful woman suffers from senseless pride. Devotion is the root cause of love. - [Previous: c10.140](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.140) - [Next: c10.142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.142) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.141](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.141) · Pramāṇa