[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) › c5.47 # The World of Courtesans c5.47 The World of Courtesans c5.47 - **Language:** English ### [c5.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.47) In the terms mentioned above, \*pekkham\* is equated by Buddhaghosa with \*natasamajjo\*. The \*Sigalovada Sutta\*, p. 300, says that the six dangers accompanying the \*samajjas\* are dancing, singing, music, recitation, conjuring tricks and acrobatic shows. We further learn from the \*Vinaya\*, ii. 107; iv. 267 that in the \*samajja\* not only amusements but also food was provided. Special seats were reserved for high officials and the \*samajja\* was held on the top of a hill. The last detail probably suggests that the festival was held at the time of \*girimaha\* or the worship of the mountains. - [Previous: c5.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.46) - [Next: c5.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.48) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5) ## Linked texts (2) - [Cullavagga](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.theravada.vp.khandhaka.cullavagga.5.2.2.1) — Pāli - [Bhikkhunīvibhaṅga](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.theravada.vp.suttavibhanga.bhikkhuni.pc.9.2.1.13) — Pāli --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c5.47) · Pramāṇa