[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) › c10.171 # The World of Courtesans c10.171 The World of Courtesans c10.171 - **Language:** English ### [c10.171](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.171) "The real \*vita\* is one who is unmindful of his own life he protects his friends and enemies alike when they are in trouble. In danger, with a drawn sword he becomes his own protector He is always in demand among the lascivious prostitutes and he distributes gifts to those in need." - [Previous: c10.170](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.170) - [Next: c10.172](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.172) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.171](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c10.171) · Pramāṇa