The World of Courtesans c10.176

c10.176

After taking leave of Madhava, the Vita proceeds on his mission to invite the *vitas* to meet Vishnunaga. He takes a stroll in the markets of Ujjayini which he calls Sarvabhaumanagara or an "International City". He extols its lofty buildings, resonant with music and the voices of caged birds. In its markets pour in goods from far off islands and deserts; one can meet there Scythians, Greeks, Tukharas from Badakshan, Persians, Kiratas (Tibeto-Burman) and people from different parts of India.