The World of Courtesans c6.9

c6.9

The Jain nuns had to be careful in their choice of lodging during their religious tours. Among the prohibited places were guest houses (*agamanagṛiha*), where travellers who could find no accommodation elsewhere sought shelter. There were all kinds of riff-raff including prostitutes and pimps whose behaviour was bound to affect the morals of the nuns.