Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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temperament. They would complete any kind of hard work. They could not be controlled in their prime youth, At that time ruttish water ouses out. They have stout stomachs. They would always wave their trunks. They walk at the will of their mahouts. Their tusks a little blackish white. There are numerous red dots on their faces, when they are young. They walk very swiftly and possess smooth bodies, beautiful eyes and pleasant cries. They are quite impartial' and long liting.
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[6th variety of ELEPHANTS)
(BHADRA GAJA)
These kinds of elephants are very tall and stout. These are considered to be the best sort of elephants. They possess long trunks having red colour at their nostrils and beautiful eyes. They are very smooth. Some of them have red dots on their faces and some white dots. Much ruttish water begins to ouse out while they enjoy youth. They are always submissive to their mahouts and masters. They
can be very easily trained as they are very intelligent. They have very good curls (marks). Their cries are very amusing. They are very clever and patient at work. They would increase the prosperity of their tasters. They POBBesa very strong memory and good smell. They are very eager in hunting. They are onpable of winning victory in the great wars as they are very strong. Naturally they are good and gain victory by destroying enemies. Their walkis very grand and rápid when they loge temper. The Maharajahs always desire to go upon this kind of elephants during their coronation time as they are
prosperous and wealthy.
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