The Vaisika sutra on courtesans in ancient India

Present something delightfully natural and charming in the Hothouse of Sanskrit belles-letters. Herein each story attempts to depict the life and style of courtesans as a whole. This complex emotion has inspired the stories in this unique book, where readers will find reflections of their own feeling, thoughts, and attitudes not only of courtesans, but also their male partners, their character, qualities, and reputation inscribed.

As such, the importance of these stories from the standpoint of Hindu social history in various parts of India is immense. They are also very important documents from the literary aspect, in addition to supplying evidence of the decadence of Hindu society. These poignant, intriguing, beautiful, comical, and charming stories of courtesans, told by the greatest ancient Buddha - Jaina commentator, Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and writer of all time, will definitely leave readers' minds with a memorable, lingering touch of romance.

This book is classified into seven chapters. The very first chapter: Ascetics and Courtesans by Jan Gonda includes "The Center of Samaveda and Courtesan". Second Chapter: Jataka: Stories of Courtesans. Third Chapter: Kamma Katha Sagara. While the Fourth Chapter presents: Caturbhani (Four Play) including Ubhayabhisarika (The Mutual Elopement) of Vararuci, Padmaprabhrtaka (The Lotus Gift) of Sudraka, Padatatadiaka (The Kick) of Syami Laka, and Dhurta-Vita-Samvada (Message from a Clever Vita) of Ishvaradatta. Fifth Chapter: Kuttanimahatmyam of Damodaragupta. Sixth Chapter: Srinagaramanjuri of Raja Bhoja. And the last Chapter: Courtesan in Bombay of K. Raghunathji.