[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) › c8.86 # The World of Courtesans c8.86 The World of Courtesans c8.86 - **Language:** English ### [c8.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.86) The courtesan (veshya), her fame enhanced by the acquisition of these arts imbued with politeness, beauty and virtues, gained for the word \*ganika\* an honourable mention in the assembly of the people. For ever honoured by the king, praised by the connoisseurs of arts her company much sought after, she became the focus of attention of all. - [Previous: c8.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.85) - [Next: c8.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.87) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c8.86) · Pramāṇa