[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) › c8.134 # The World of Courtesans c8.134 The World of Courtesans c8.134 - **Language:** English ### [c8.134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.134) Though the memory of his past life hardly mattered, he was strongly attracted to the fair sex. He managed to hold his own in the \*goshthis\* and \*vesha\* and the source of his livelihood were \*goshthis\* and courtesans. A \*vidushaka\* or \*vaihasika\* was not merely a jester or a buffoon but a skilled musician, a playful and pleasant character and above all a trustworthy fellow. The characters mentioned above served as counsellors to the \*nagaraka\* and acted as advisers during the quarrels and the reconciliation which he frequently had with the courtesans. The \*nagaraka\* in his love intrigues sought the help of Buddhist nuns (\*bhikhshuki\*), widow (\*munda\*), strumpets (\*vrishali\*) and old courtesans who were all adept in the arts. - [Previous: c8.133](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.133) - [Next: c8.135](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.135) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.134) · Pramāṇa