The World of Courtesans c8.225

c8.225

Bharata's *Natyashastra* besides being a compendium for dancers and actors provides us with important data on the customs and manners of the time and tells us about men and women who mattered in the world of art, literature, and luxurious living. To a certain extent it supplements the information on courtesans supplied by Vatsyayana. Bharata divides women into several categories.