[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) › c8.40 # The World of Courtesans c8.40 The World of Courtesans c8.40 - **Language:** English ### [c8.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.40) \*Hastalaghavam\* (deftness of hands): It meant the sleight of hand in gambling, show of skill or the creation of a sense of wonder. - [Previous: c8.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.39) - [Next: c8.41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.41) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.40) · Pramāṇa