[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) › c9.46 # The World of Courtesans c9.46 The World of Courtesans c9.46 - **Language:** English ### [c9.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.46) Music and dancing formed an integral part of the \*goshthi\* culture. Accomplishment in dancing and music was an essential qualification for any courtesan. Frequently competitions were held to judge the merit of the dancers. Music was regarded as a heavenly gift It is said that owing to the practice of magic taught by a Vidyadhara two \*chetis\*—Babbari and a Kirati—learnt music and dance. Their voices became melodious. Such was their absorption in dance that they were indifferent to worldly things. - [Previous: c9.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.45) - [Next: c9.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.47) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.46) · Pramāṇa