Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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fond of eating green grass always. They are foremost every respect
in their crowds.
[3rd variety of BULLS] (RISHA BHA)
These kinds of bulls are generally black and moderata in size, having long tails, and horns. Their humps are very big and stomachs very stout. They are often irritated when they are angry and yet they would complete the work entrusted to them. At times they work regularly with care after punished. They are naturally timid and never go to forest. They have less passion. They are eager to hear sweet words.
[4th variety of BULLS]
(VRISHA)
These bulls are never mixed in colours. They are either pure red, white, or black. They are always happy and very willing to work hard. If they are slightly punished their irritation on account of anger cannot be checked for some time and then they will begin to work. Though they are very short, they can run very swiftly. Their eyes are always red. They possess good nature and smell. They are very powerful in their youth. They can withstand hunger, thirst. heavy weight ete,. while they work.
[5th varity of BULLS] (ANADWAN)
They have different colours on their bodies and have grand appearance. They are strong, very powerful and speedy from
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