Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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and cohabit with them. After that, the cows become pregnant. Then they (cows) take a little food and they have slow walk and dizziness, Foam often comes out of their mouths. These calves which are borne at'nights will last longer and ar3 more beautiful than those borne in day times. After a short moment, calve begins to suck their mother's milk till 6th month and jump and play with their mothers. After their 6th month, they eat grass and straw in addition to their mothers' milk. They are asefal for cultivating purposes alter 4th year. Their kinds are mentioned below:
[1st variety of BULLS)
(UKSHA)
These varieties of bulls are pure white in colour throughout, with stout horns. They are stout, patient, and very beautiful. They ure shrewd and intelligent in work. They turn out all kinds of work. They can oarry and drag beavy burdens. Their walk is very grand and they are not gluttons. They never give room for punishment There are good curls in their faces and stomachs.
[and variety of BULLS]
(BALIVARDA)
These kinds of bulls are very tall and very stout. They are either pure white or red and very strong and powerful. They have curved horns, very beautilul appearauce and very long tails. Thoy are very pleasant and faithful to their masters. They have slight irritution of anger. They run swiftly like an arrow. They bave long and hard breathing. They are easily trainable. They often cry aloud. They are devoid of fear, and possess broad broken hoofs. They are
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