The World of Courtesans c11.100

c11.100

At Krityashrama (now Kitshom) Vihara she posed as a Buddhist nun. She donned saffron robes, carried a begging bowl and had her hair shaved. She gave all kinds of evil counsel to housewives. She tutored prostitutes, teaching them how to ensnare their lovers. She suggested to them formulae and quick ways of reaping gains from merchants. She imparted lessons in charms for the benefit of the foolish. She was carrying on in this fashion and became pregnant. When the child was born she did not hesitate to abandon it and go away.