[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) › c8.5 # The World of Courtesans c8.5 The World of Courtesans c8.5 - **Language:** English ### [c8.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.5) The inscription is of great importance for the history of the institution of \*ganikas\*. It shows that no stigma was attached to the profession and even such stern moralizers as the Jain ascetics felt no scruples in accepting them as disciples. They allowed them to contribute to their pious foundations. - [Previous: c8.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.4) - [Next: c8.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.6) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.5) · Pramāṇa