Mriga Pakshi Shastra

Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya
Publisher: V Krishnaswamy

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[2nd variety of BEARS]
(ACCHABHALLA)
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This variety of bear is 3 to 4 hasthas in height. Some have red spots throughout their bodies and some various colours in their necks. Their feet and bellies are always white. Their bodies are covered with thick long black hair in full. They are stronger than the 1st variety of bears. They always roam about in mid-nights. They can run fast jumping and falling. They have long claws and jaws with terrible faces. They dislike the scent of human beings. Awful foam would ever be ousing out. They never listen to sweet words. They possess thick skin, stout bodies and very short tails. Their cry is awfully terrible. At times they kill human beings and are fond of human flesh. Owing to their cruel heart they are termed as Sikandi'. They are not easily capturable by noose.
[3rd variety of BDARS] (BHALLUKA)
They are short having long jaws, short ears, long nose and neck. They wander fast during day times. They are not easily capturable. Owing to bad temper, they become foolish and fall in to dangerous places. They are always quarrelsome with one another. They are afraid of mnd. Foam is always ousing out from their mouths. They are angry when hungry. They dance when hungry is appeared. They are both wicked and nasty. They fear hunting. Some possess white long hair throughout their bodies with less strength. They (having white hair) possess same qualities of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd varieties of bears. Female bears are a little fairer than male ones and possess the same qualitiy. The hair on their bodies are long and smooth as if they are combed. Their walk and cry are slow and pleasing.
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