Mriga Pakshi Shastra

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

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the body. They have good smell. They have long straight horns with beautiful bodies. They are fond of dwelling both in houses and forests, They are very swift and stout when young.
[7th variety of DEER]
(RURU)
These kinds of deer are tall with different coloured spots and with very big branch horns. They have broad hoofs and long necks. They do not fair to look at. They are fond of eating much. They have a less speed and strength. They can withstand Sun's heat, cold, rain etc,. They have smooth hair on their bodies. They are afraid of big noise. They have much sleepiness, laziness, and some bad qualities,
[8th variety of DEER]
(NYANKU)
These kinds of deer are blackish red in colour and short with very long horns. They have slow paces and very smooth bodies. They are fond of playing in the early Sun-rise. They sleep during mid-day and play happily in the evenings. They are fond of dwelling in houses of human beings. They are generally very happy. They bave much passion.
[9th variety of DEER]
(SAMBARA)
These kinds of deer are spotted ones with short horns, and siz. They are afraid of trumpets. They often desire to eat grass by They are very quiet-going, very sleepy and a little
chewing.
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