The World of Courtesans c6.12

c6.12

In keeping with the stern ascetic principles of Jainism, the Jain canonical works warned the monks at every step to keep away from women. But as in other religions, so in Jainism, principle and practice as regards women differed considerably. The Jain *Chhedasutras* carefully analyzed the sexual aberrations of Jain monks and laid down rules to help them avoid pitfalls. But while the majority of monks were celibates there were quite a few black sheep who did not hesitate to drink and dally with women frequently.