Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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[8rd variety of BUFFALOES]
(VAHADWIT)
There kinds of buffaloes are very tall, swift and black, in
colour. They are fond of sweet words. They could not be controlled
when they become wild of anger. They have long tails and hard; breathing. They can work completely and satisfactorily. They have broad eyes, big humps, and long necks. They are devoid of diseases in early ages. They have much passion for cohabitation. They often cry aloud. Their hair and skin are very thick. They often roll about in mud and sand. Their limbs and nerves become very strong when they are angry They stand first among their crowd.
[4th variety of BUFFALOES]
(KASARA)
These varieties of buffalos are blackish red with white hair. They are moderate in size and very strong and powerful. They have white horns, stout stomachs and very quick moevments. They always produce long loud cry. They take a little food when they are in prima youth. They are fond of rolling about in mire and going very happily in rain. They are never separated from their cattle. They have long and banging testicles and less passion. They can control their minds and work hardly.
[5th variety of BUFFALOES]
(SAIRIBHA)
They always live in forests appearing terribly. They havo very much irritation of temper. They destroy all places wherever they go. Thougla they are very strong, they could not easily, be
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