The World of Courtesans c13.27

c13.27

Dance and music was the natural field of the courtesans. The king who presided over a musical soiree (*gītavrinda*) was considered to be a pleasant person, a well-educated person, magnanimous, and partial to virtue and well-versed in the intricacies of music. The members of the assembly were good linguists and had a keen aesthetic sense. The king when he was present at the musical soirees was accompanied by jesters and courtesans who sat by his side and behind him.