[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) › c8.227 # The World of Courtesans c8.227 The World of Courtesans c8.227 - **Language:** English ### [c8.227](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.227) \*Asura\*: As the name implies, this type was short-tempered, cruel, proud, fickle-minded, jealous, harsh, covetous and by no means a constant lover. She transgressed laws and had a treacherous disposition. She was quarrelsome, and she loved wine and meat. - [Previous: c8.226](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.226) - [Next: c8.228](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.228) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.227](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.227) · Pramāṇa