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Vol. XLI, 2018
Plant Propagation as described In Sanskrit Texts
high; it should be even, seasoned with fragrance of Mallikā, Jāti, Kutaja and Surāgandha
न श्वभ्रयुक्तां नागाधां नोत्तुङ्गां च समस्थलाम् ।
मल्लिकाजातिकुटजसुरागन्धसमुज्ज्वलाम् ॥4 Or it should be distinguished with sprouts of Padma, Kharjūra, and Tiniša, and not be saturated with water, but also sometimes saturated with water
अथवा पद्मखर्जूरतिनिशप्रसवक्रमाम् । अपीतसलिलां शश्वत् पीतोदकजलामपि ॥5
Conducive to speedy growth of the seed and also easy to furrow, it may be moistened by sprinkling bulls' foam, and inhabited by beneficial living creatures
बीजवृद्धिकरी वेगात् सीतासौख्यप्रदायिनीम् ।
वृषफेनाक्तका वापि सत्वजन्तुसमन्विताम् ॥6 The land should be divided according to the fivefold qualities and further classified as having clear water, internally substantial, having some essence in the upper layer, and conforming to the standard
एवं पञ्चविधां जात्या विभक्तां विमलोदकाम् ।
अन्तःसारयुतां बाह्यसारमपि च कल्पकीम् ॥7 The land should be pleasing to eyes, devoid of anthills and harmful creatures, and inhabited by other animals and birds
नयनानन्दजननीं वल्मीकादिविवर्जिताम् ।
दुष्टसत्वविहीनां च सत्त्वपक्षिनिवेशनीम् ॥8 It should not be exposed to gusty winds, whirlwind or fire. It should not have absorbed water and should be favourable for the growth of gardens and construction pleasure groves near the farm houses
वातवेगेन्त वात्या वा वह्निवेगेन वा पुनः ।
अपीतसलिलामन्तर्निष्कुटोद्यानवृद्धिदाम् ॥" Having abundant shady trees and not having many potholes, it should be conducive to prosperity, time and again leading to the growth of a number of varieties of seeds
