Dom Jeswal
@domjeswal.bsky.social
Viral thread ghostwriter: psychology/ health brands. Emotional narratives on healing, relationships & human nature. Weekly threads & high-octane story essays.
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July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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If you enjoy words worth-their-weight-in-gold then follow for threads & high octane micro stories on healing, psychology, and the wickedness of human nature
@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
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@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
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You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
PS. DM me if:
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
To lift others (people, lovers, states) like kites through mountain air is a rare skill.
To elevate the mundane, to inspire the average.
Dr. Suess in the bad times, plucked Jasmine in the good.
I wish to seduce the world, and you should too.
To elevate the mundane, to inspire the average.
Dr. Suess in the bad times, plucked Jasmine in the good.
I wish to seduce the world, and you should too.
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
To lift others (people, lovers, states) like kites through mountain air is a rare skill.
To elevate the mundane, to inspire the average.
Dr. Suess in the bad times, plucked Jasmine in the good.
I wish to seduce the world, and you should too.
To elevate the mundane, to inspire the average.
Dr. Suess in the bad times, plucked Jasmine in the good.
I wish to seduce the world, and you should too.
Over time their existence was largely erased, due to secrecy, social stigma with their associations, and colonial purges.
This reduced their legacy only to whispers by those who knew the truth.
This reduced their legacy only to whispers by those who knew the truth.
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Over time their existence was largely erased, due to secrecy, social stigma with their associations, and colonial purges.
This reduced their legacy only to whispers by those who knew the truth.
This reduced their legacy only to whispers by those who knew the truth.
Renaissance women, they proved intelligence & elegance could co-exist.
Seduction is the mastery of connection & influence.
Masters of the arts, agents of cultural preservation. Monroe in a sari but better, iconic - balanced.
Seduction is the mastery of connection & influence.
Masters of the arts, agents of cultural preservation. Monroe in a sari but better, iconic - balanced.
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Renaissance women, they proved intelligence & elegance could co-exist.
Seduction is the mastery of connection & influence.
Masters of the arts, agents of cultural preservation. Monroe in a sari but better, iconic - balanced.
Seduction is the mastery of connection & influence.
Masters of the arts, agents of cultural preservation. Monroe in a sari but better, iconic - balanced.
Lavish maang tikka & haath phool jewellery, lehenga outfits & more - they shaped modern Indian fashion.
As well as classical dance (Thumri) and the expressive arts tied to Hindustani music, poetry, storytelling, & breaking stereotypes.
As well as classical dance (Thumri) and the expressive arts tied to Hindustani music, poetry, storytelling, & breaking stereotypes.
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Lavish maang tikka & haath phool jewellery, lehenga outfits & more - they shaped modern Indian fashion.
As well as classical dance (Thumri) and the expressive arts tied to Hindustani music, poetry, storytelling, & breaking stereotypes.
As well as classical dance (Thumri) and the expressive arts tied to Hindustani music, poetry, storytelling, & breaking stereotypes.
Feared & (foolishly) fawned over, looked down upon yet respected, these women held a unique position in society.
To be a courtesan meant brand tarnishment forever- for nearly unlimited access & power.
A price to pay to play the game of power, for none have ever left unscathed
To be a courtesan meant brand tarnishment forever- for nearly unlimited access & power.
A price to pay to play the game of power, for none have ever left unscathed
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Feared & (foolishly) fawned over, looked down upon yet respected, these women held a unique position in society.
To be a courtesan meant brand tarnishment forever- for nearly unlimited access & power.
A price to pay to play the game of power, for none have ever left unscathed
To be a courtesan meant brand tarnishment forever- for nearly unlimited access & power.
A price to pay to play the game of power, for none have ever left unscathed
Amassing great wealth on their own, some had mansions & servants (up to 200 at times!)
They invested in charities, art and culture, and even paid taxes (in the highest bracket!)
They invested in charities, art and culture, and even paid taxes (in the highest bracket!)
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Amassing great wealth on their own, some had mansions & servants (up to 200 at times!)
They invested in charities, art and culture, and even paid taxes (in the highest bracket!)
They invested in charities, art and culture, and even paid taxes (in the highest bracket!)
How Indian courtesans entered the biz varied greatly
Some were born into it, some were sold or "gifted" into it, & others entered out of free will. Risks were high, but the upsides were endless.
Many managed to secure royal status by eventually marrying into nobility (happily)
Some were born into it, some were sold or "gifted" into it, & others entered out of free will. Risks were high, but the upsides were endless.
Many managed to secure royal status by eventually marrying into nobility (happily)
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How Indian courtesans entered the biz varied greatly
Some were born into it, some were sold or "gifted" into it, & others entered out of free will. Risks were high, but the upsides were endless.
Many managed to secure royal status by eventually marrying into nobility (happily)
Some were born into it, some were sold or "gifted" into it, & others entered out of free will. Risks were high, but the upsides were endless.
Many managed to secure royal status by eventually marrying into nobility (happily)
Missions included intelligence gathering in royal courts (posing as entertainers), seducing/bribing officials to test their loyalty to the state -
- influencing foreign courts & more (assassinations in extreme cases.)
Swaying culture & state through wit & tongue (mostly.)
- influencing foreign courts & more (assassinations in extreme cases.)
Swaying culture & state through wit & tongue (mostly.)
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Missions included intelligence gathering in royal courts (posing as entertainers), seducing/bribing officials to test their loyalty to the state -
- influencing foreign courts & more (assassinations in extreme cases.)
Swaying culture & state through wit & tongue (mostly.)
- influencing foreign courts & more (assassinations in extreme cases.)
Swaying culture & state through wit & tongue (mostly.)
This allowed them to have access to anyone & everyone.
Even hosting intellectual gatherings ("salons") where the rich & powerful could come & exchange ideas on politics & culture.
Unknowingly being monitored & influenced by India's elite operators.
But what of the missions?
Even hosting intellectual gatherings ("salons") where the rich & powerful could come & exchange ideas on politics & culture.
Unknowingly being monitored & influenced by India's elite operators.
But what of the missions?
July 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This allowed them to have access to anyone & everyone.
Even hosting intellectual gatherings ("salons") where the rich & powerful could come & exchange ideas on politics & culture.
Unknowingly being monitored & influenced by India's elite operators.
But what of the missions?
Even hosting intellectual gatherings ("salons") where the rich & powerful could come & exchange ideas on politics & culture.
Unknowingly being monitored & influenced by India's elite operators.
But what of the missions?
Like the Randa class. Which monitored temples & local authorities (compared to the state level.)
Ironically, regular women's role in society at this point had diminished.
Now, courtesans were richer, independent & intellectually superior compared to even the common man!
Ironically, regular women's role in society at this point had diminished.
Now, courtesans were richer, independent & intellectually superior compared to even the common man!
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Like the Randa class. Which monitored temples & local authorities (compared to the state level.)
Ironically, regular women's role in society at this point had diminished.
Now, courtesans were richer, independent & intellectually superior compared to even the common man!
Ironically, regular women's role in society at this point had diminished.
Now, courtesans were richer, independent & intellectually superior compared to even the common man!
State-funded, Ganika were the elite class (in looks & brain), trained in statecraft, espionage & cultural representation.
The Rupajiva (privately funded) were second in command and focused on tactical seduction through song & dance (yes, really.)
With 7 other "lower" classes.
The Rupajiva (privately funded) were second in command and focused on tactical seduction through song & dance (yes, really.)
With 7 other "lower" classes.
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
State-funded, Ganika were the elite class (in looks & brain), trained in statecraft, espionage & cultural representation.
The Rupajiva (privately funded) were second in command and focused on tactical seduction through song & dance (yes, really.)
With 7 other "lower" classes.
The Rupajiva (privately funded) were second in command and focused on tactical seduction through song & dance (yes, really.)
With 7 other "lower" classes.
Entertainers could move between worlds.
Their work meant they naturally had access to elite circles (kings, ministers, nobles)
They mastered 64 arts that made them naturals at disarming & extracting information from anyone (you'll see in a sec)
And the government liked this
Their work meant they naturally had access to elite circles (kings, ministers, nobles)
They mastered 64 arts that made them naturals at disarming & extracting information from anyone (you'll see in a sec)
And the government liked this
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Entertainers could move between worlds.
Their work meant they naturally had access to elite circles (kings, ministers, nobles)
They mastered 64 arts that made them naturals at disarming & extracting information from anyone (you'll see in a sec)
And the government liked this
Their work meant they naturally had access to elite circles (kings, ministers, nobles)
They mastered 64 arts that made them naturals at disarming & extracting information from anyone (you'll see in a sec)
And the government liked this
The Arthashastra was THE manual of the time on how to run a well-organised state empire - and the courtesans were in it.
Declared as effective tools in India's vision of an ideal state, due to their unique role in luxury, intelligence & diplomacy.
And it makes sense.
Declared as effective tools in India's vision of an ideal state, due to their unique role in luxury, intelligence & diplomacy.
And it makes sense.
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Arthashastra was THE manual of the time on how to run a well-organised state empire - and the courtesans were in it.
Declared as effective tools in India's vision of an ideal state, due to their unique role in luxury, intelligence & diplomacy.
And it makes sense.
Declared as effective tools in India's vision of an ideal state, due to their unique role in luxury, intelligence & diplomacy.
And it makes sense.
These women weren't performers, but operators.
The mission above was 1 of many during India's Golden Age.
Sophistication & global influence at stake, India needed those born in the dark, license to charm, who could topple enemy nations without force - eloquently.
The mission above was 1 of many during India's Golden Age.
Sophistication & global influence at stake, India needed those born in the dark, license to charm, who could topple enemy nations without force - eloquently.
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
These women weren't performers, but operators.
The mission above was 1 of many during India's Golden Age.
Sophistication & global influence at stake, India needed those born in the dark, license to charm, who could topple enemy nations without force - eloquently.
The mission above was 1 of many during India's Golden Age.
Sophistication & global influence at stake, India needed those born in the dark, license to charm, who could topple enemy nations without force - eloquently.
Ba-dum drum heartbeat loudens, she reaches the general.
Songbird singing him into submission, sleight of hand slips poison into his chalice unnoticed.
Eyeing her escape, clutching him like fate. His heart slows, her smile grows.
These are the Courtesans of Ancient India.
Songbird singing him into submission, sleight of hand slips poison into his chalice unnoticed.
Eyeing her escape, clutching him like fate. His heart slows, her smile grows.
These are the Courtesans of Ancient India.
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ba-dum drum heartbeat loudens, she reaches the general.
Songbird singing him into submission, sleight of hand slips poison into his chalice unnoticed.
Eyeing her escape, clutching him like fate. His heart slows, her smile grows.
These are the Courtesans of Ancient India.
Songbird singing him into submission, sleight of hand slips poison into his chalice unnoticed.
Eyeing her escape, clutching him like fate. His heart slows, her smile grows.
These are the Courtesans of Ancient India.
Grand banquet, crowds, glowing laughter.
Pure gold chalice cupped by the impure enemy general.
Dancing, drinks, impending death wrapped in a silk sari.
Gold anklets singing her approach, Madana beauty, feet like Icarus, as the general eyes her. But she eyes his chalice.
Pure gold chalice cupped by the impure enemy general.
Dancing, drinks, impending death wrapped in a silk sari.
Gold anklets singing her approach, Madana beauty, feet like Icarus, as the general eyes her. But she eyes his chalice.
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Grand banquet, crowds, glowing laughter.
Pure gold chalice cupped by the impure enemy general.
Dancing, drinks, impending death wrapped in a silk sari.
Gold anklets singing her approach, Madana beauty, feet like Icarus, as the general eyes her. But she eyes his chalice.
Pure gold chalice cupped by the impure enemy general.
Dancing, drinks, impending death wrapped in a silk sari.
Gold anklets singing her approach, Madana beauty, feet like Icarus, as the general eyes her. But she eyes his chalice.
Imagine this: You need to kill a man.
Not just any man - a king who commands 20,000 soldiers.
How do you do it in his fortress, surrounded by his most loyal allies?
Here’s how:
Not just any man - a king who commands 20,000 soldiers.
How do you do it in his fortress, surrounded by his most loyal allies?
Here’s how:
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Imagine this: You need to kill a man.
Not just any man - a king who commands 20,000 soldiers.
How do you do it in his fortress, surrounded by his most loyal allies?
Here’s how:
Not just any man - a king who commands 20,000 soldiers.
How do you do it in his fortress, surrounded by his most loyal allies?
Here’s how:
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If you enjoy words worth-their-weight-in-gold then follow for threads & high octane-story essays on healing, psychology, and the wickedness of human nature
@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
If you enjoy words worth-their-weight-in-gold then follow for threads & high octane-story essays on healing, psychology, and the wickedness of human nature
@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cue throwing flowers on stage as Bluesky's handsomest man bows before you, dear reader.
If you enjoy words worth-their-weight-in-gold then follow for threads & high octane-story essays on healing, psychology, and the wickedness of human nature
@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
If you enjoy words worth-their-weight-in-gold then follow for threads & high octane-story essays on healing, psychology, and the wickedness of human nature
@DomJeswal (aka Goldfinger)
PS. DM me if:
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
PS. DM me if:
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
You're a coach, therapist, or founder in the mental health space and you want content that connects, brings in leads, and actually moves people.
I write threads that make people feel - because I've felt it too.
Love lays within the fold of perception, akin to beauty. Etheral, bold, worth a thousand ships
But it must be respected, trained for (like school
Love = creativity & seduction (conscious connection.)
Make friends, put in effort, show up with heart - you'll be alright <3
But it must be respected, trained for (like school
Love = creativity & seduction (conscious connection.)
Make friends, put in effort, show up with heart - you'll be alright <3
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Love lays within the fold of perception, akin to beauty. Etheral, bold, worth a thousand ships
But it must be respected, trained for (like school
Love = creativity & seduction (conscious connection.)
Make friends, put in effort, show up with heart - you'll be alright <3
But it must be respected, trained for (like school
Love = creativity & seduction (conscious connection.)
Make friends, put in effort, show up with heart - you'll be alright <3
6. Illusion of self love
Most: "Love yourself first"
Many wait to be "complete" before opening up at all ➡️ But your self-esteem develops through others (reflected appraisal theory)
Practice kindness, trust others with love in earnest
POV: When ur too scared to open up ↓
Most: "Love yourself first"
Many wait to be "complete" before opening up at all ➡️ But your self-esteem develops through others (reflected appraisal theory)
Practice kindness, trust others with love in earnest
POV: When ur too scared to open up ↓
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
6. Illusion of self love
Most: "Love yourself first"
Many wait to be "complete" before opening up at all ➡️ But your self-esteem develops through others (reflected appraisal theory)
Practice kindness, trust others with love in earnest
POV: When ur too scared to open up ↓
Most: "Love yourself first"
Many wait to be "complete" before opening up at all ➡️ But your self-esteem develops through others (reflected appraisal theory)
Practice kindness, trust others with love in earnest
POV: When ur too scared to open up ↓