Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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7th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HORSES.
There are seven varieties of horses. They are very keen. They are in white, black, red or mixed colours. They have long faces and long tails, and short and sharp ears. They have strong feet and single hoofs. They are much powerful and very beautiful. They are fit for riding and drawing vehicles. Those which have good curis (marks) on their bodies would increase prosperity, wealth and health of their masters. They are the main decoratious of houses and places. They are never idle and are fond of hunting. They have full passion in the spring season, and their youth begins in their 4th or 5th year. They are very strong, beautiful and powerful in their 6th year and they try to join mares. They enjoy with mares in solitary places under trees, bushes and in plains. After the first intercourse, mares become pregnant. Then, they have foam in their mouths. The mares are reduced and take a little food owing to wearisome. Their delivery time is from 10 to 12 month. The young ones suck their mother's milk till the end of 1st year running and playing with their mothers. They try to eat grass and other tender herbs in their 2nd year and to run fast. They are fit for riding and cart driving from their 4th year. They must be trained in their early ages. Their varieties are mentioned below:
[1st variety of HORSES]
(TURANGA)
These varieties of horses are always white in colour. They have long necks and faces. Their testicles and penis are short. Generally they have good curls from birth. They are very strong and powerful and are, always, smooth and peaceful. They
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