Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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[3rd variety of WILD BOARS]
(SALYA-Porcupine)
The Porcupines are of brown colour having stout bodies covered with full of long thorny and projected hair throughout. Their speed, is more or less like that of an arrow. They have very ugly appearance, They are very injurious to souls. In places where they roain, crops, houses, gardens and all other things are entirely destroyed. They have much irritation and bad qualities. They are always uncontrollable and unfit for any work. The female ones possess the same qualities
and nature but they are a littie less irretrted and fearful having more
in dullness and sleep. Their old age begins in their 7th year. Their utnost age is 10 years. Owing to their creed and work, they are
termed as Tamasa. Adhama or inferior in 3rd class.
11th GROUP
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUFFALOES.
There are 5 kinds of buffaloes in the country alone. They are generally black with thick and rough skin having long horns. They are naturally dull and desirous of rolliog in mire. Though they are slow in walk, they are mighty: and strong, and can bare heavy burdens. They are called the "Main character” for purposes of cultivaton. They are humble and submissive to all living beings. They have long hanging testicles. They can withstand rain, hot sun, heavy winds, cold, etc. Their youth begins in the 4th or 5th year. Then they cry aloud often
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