[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) › c8.271 # The World of Courtesans c8.271 The World of Courtesans c8.271 - **Language:** English ### [c8.271](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.271) Bharata tells us that courtesans, except when they belonged to gods or kings were available to men who offered them money. This was so, whether the man was dear to a woman or not. Money made courtesans change their attitude to men. Bharata observes wisely: "Money makes a dear person even dearer, even his wickedness is exalted as good behaviour; he is supposed to be the repository of all virtues even if he has none. On seeing such a person, their eyes dance with joy, and that simulated joy spreads a flush on their faces. It is, therefore, necessary to understand their psychology properly before acting." - [Previous: c8.270](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.270) - [Next: c8.272](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.272) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.271](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.271) · Pramāṇa