[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) › c5.32 # The World of Courtesans c5.32 The World of Courtesans c5.32 - **Language:** English ### [c5.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.32) Now the Lichchhavis of Vesali, hearing of the arrival of the Buddha, also proceeded to meet him. They were in colourful garments and wore costly ornaments. While returning from her visit to the Buddha, Ambapali was so elated at the idea of having the Buddha to a meal the next day, that she refused to make way for the Lichchhavi princes, who were on their way to see the Buddha. She refused to give up her invitation for anything in the world - [Previous: c5.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.31) - [Next: c5.33](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.33) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.32) · Pramāṇa