Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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[1st variety of DEER):
(MRIGA)
These kinds of deer are brown and tall with spots of various colonrs. They are very lean and swift. They have long straight horus, full of passion and good smell. They are fond of remaining in shades. They often fear people and other things after they are controlled, They cry feebly;
[2nd variety of DEER]
(KURANGA)
These kinds of deer are very short and red in colour, with branch horns and very broad eyes. They resemble goats, especially, in faces. They often graze grass and are shrewd having turning eyes. They are quiet-going ones and harmless. They listen to sweet words. They are fond of music, grateful and patient. Their bodies glitter much.
[3rd variety of DEER]
(VATAYU)
These varieties of deer always desire to live in forests only. They are spotted with different colours. They have stout horns and very long faces. They are fond of hunting. They often run jumping. They are afraid of human crowd. They can freely escape from the weapons and other hunting instruments. They do not live long after
they are controlled by people owing to fear.
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