[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) › c8.253 # The World of Courtesans c8.253 The World of Courtesans c8.253 - **Language:** English ### [c8.253](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.253) Some interesting details are given by Bharata about the movements of courtesans, of women in high positions and of maid-servants. The courtesan decorating herself with ornaments and accompanied by her attendants proceeded to meet her lover. Her handmaid, who was usually a prostitute of a low class, affected greater coquettishness. Her eyes were lighted with the joyous expectation of love and she prattled in an intoxicated manner. Contrary to the behaviour of these women, a highly placed lady walked in the streets covering herself with a veil. She walked timidly, her limbs were withdrawn and very often she turned her face away and looked back. - [Previous: c8.252](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.252) - [Next: c8.254](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.254) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.253](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.253) · Pramāṇa