[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) › c8.160 # The World of Courtesans c8.160 The World of Courtesans c8.160 - **Language:** English ### [c8.160](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.160) She was always careful to keep her body clean and healthy. She was aware that perspiration and unclean teeth were detrimental to the growth of love. At the time of love-making ornaments, flowers, unguents and paints were all desirable. During sports or festivals at fairs, she wore garments made of thin and soft materials, light and selective ornaments and she used light perfume and adorned herself with white flowers. - [Previous: c8.159](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.159) - [Next: c8.161](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.161) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.160](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.160) · Pramāṇa