Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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worship them as they are considered to be very sacred and fit. Their prime youth begins in their 4th year. They too, have much passion for cohabitation in winter season. They would easily yeild to bulls for cohabitation. Generally, after a single intercourse, they become pregnant, drowse, beautiful and walk slowly. Their delivery time is in their 10th month. They generally give birth to 4 or 5 calves in their life time. Their varieties are mentioned below:
[1st variety of COWS]
(GAU)
These varieties of cows have uniform colour of any kind and stout horns. They are always happy and moderate in size and have beautiful eyes, fair faces, and long tails. They walk slowly. Their bodies are beautiful with good shining. Their cries are pleasant and they are fond of amusements. They take little food. They are very smooth. They become stout and strong while they are young.
[2nd variety of COWS]
(DHENU)
These cows are of different colours. Invariably they have white red or black spets on their faces, stomachs or on rear portions of the body. They are a little taller having long horns and slow paces. Their cries are loud and amusing. They have long tails and smooth bodies. They are devoid of diseases. Though they feel wearisome, they are not irritated by anger. They generally, don't require punishment and they are always very faithful and grateful to their masters. They are a little coward, possessing a good memory and smell. These are said to be the "Goddess of Virtue." They must,
carefully be fed.
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