Book Title: Mriga Pakshi Shastra Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya Publisher: V KrishnaswamyPage 38
________________ [3rd variety of LIONS] (PANCHASYA) They are whitish in colour having short tails. The hair on their bodies are very dense and their mane are short. They are 2 to 3 cubits in height. They have long bodies. They appear to be very terrible owing to their long jaws. They always walk jumping, bending their heads. They have their tongues and testicles hanging down. They are always sleepy. They roar loudly and heavily when they are awake. They turn their eye-lids when they see. They have small faces and long mustaches. [4th variety of LIONS.] ... (HARYAKSHA.) These are very cruel, terrible and ferocious and very strong. They have long claws and jawa. They run very swiftly in their youth. They have small stripes on their bodies. They are very hungry and healthy. They have long bodies and long mane covering their faces. They are whitish-brown having tails in grey colour. They walk roaring loudly and terribly. They have a little sleep. They are always perspiring. Saliva would be ousing cut in childhood. They are very passionate in their youth. They ever lift their tails. They are very fond of lying in shadow. [5th variety of LIONS] (KESARI.) These lions dwell always in caves. Their tongues are red and more in their youth. They roar very terribly and loudly in their youth. They do not relish much food. They have strong legs -5Page Navigation
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