[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) › c8.135 # The World of Courtesans c8.135 The World of Courtesans c8.135 - **Language:** English ### [c8.135](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.135) The institution of \*nagarakas\* and \*goshthis\*, though predominantly an urban institution, exercised a certain influence in the rural areas as well. As a first step the \*nagaraka\* living in a village encouraged the cleverer and keener members of his own caste to join the institution, recounted to them the charms of a \*nagaraka's\* life and thus gained their confidence and respect. To strengthen the newly founded institution, the leader arranged meetings of the \*goshthi\*, took their help in arranging feasts and outdoor picnics and encouraged them to help one another. - [Previous: c8.134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.134) - [Next: c8.136](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.136) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.135](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.135) · Pramāṇa