[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) › c8.265 # The World of Courtesans c8.265 The World of Courtesans c8.265 - **Language:** English ### [c8.265](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.265) Bharata has again suggested the ways and means that could be employed to satisfy different types of courtesans. For instance, a covetous woman yielded easily to gifts of money, an educated woman was attracted by a man well-versed in the arts, and a clever woman admired a sportive person. A sensitive woman wanted her will to be respected. A girl of sixteen was pleased with gifts of play things. A timid woman needed cheering up when she was afraid, and getting attendants etc. pleased others. - [Previous: c8.264](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.264) - [Next: c8.266](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.266) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.265](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.265) · Pramāṇa