The World of Courtesans c10.168

c10.168

The pandits remained unmoved and thought Vishnunaga was a lunatic. Some of them blamed the girl for consorting with such a fool. In that council there was a humorous young pandit who suggested a way out to help Vishnunaga tide over his difficulties. He pronounced that in cases where the law books did not prescribe any specific law, the rule of custom prevailed. Therefore, he advised Vishnunaga to seek the opinion of the assembly of the *vitas*. This solution was unanimously acclaimed and Vishnunaga left the assembly after thanking the Brahmans.