The World of Courtesans c7.52

c7.52

Kautilya, however, was well aware of the fact that the indiscriminate sale of wine resulted in workmen neglecting the work in hand, noble persons divesting themselves of virtue and decency, and in fire brands committing indiscreet acts At least in theory, liquor was to be sold in small quantities to gentlemen, and to ensure that the wine did not go into undesirable hands, only men with character were allowed to take it out of the bar.