The World of Courtesans c10.177

c10.177

There the Vita meets the judge Vishnudasa who is an interesting character. He is being carried on a litter, draped with a white cover. He is a staunch Vaishnava; he has provided himself with a cane and a mortar. He is a judge and yet pretends to devote most of his time to meditation and religious practices. He thus neglects his official duties. In the court his fellow judge frequently nudges him to help him keep awake. The court officers standing in front cry halt and pull his leg, but he keeps on dozing like a "market-bull".