मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

temperament. They would complete any kind of hard work.
They could not be controlled in their prime youth, At that time ruttish
water ouses out. They have stout stomachs. They would always
wave their trunks. They walk at the will of their mahouts. Their
tusks a little blackish white. There are numerous red dots on
their faces, when they are young. They walk very swiftly and
possess smooth bodies, beautiful eyes and pleasant cries. They are
quite impartial and long living.
[6th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(BHADRA GAJA)
These kinds of elephants are very tall and stout. These are
considered to be the best sort of elephants. They possess long trunks
having red colour at their nostrils and beautiful eyes. They are very
smooth. Some of them have red dots on their faces and some white
dots. Much ruttish water begins to ouse out while they enjoy youth.
They are always submissive to their mahouts and masters. They
can be very easily trained as they are very intelligent. They have
very good curls (marks). Their cries are very amusing. They are
very clever and patient at work. They would increase the prosperity
of their masters. They possess very strong memory and good smell.
They are very eager in hunting. They are capable of winning victory
in the great wars as they are very strong. Naturally they are good
and gain victory by destroying enemies. Their walk is very grand and
rapid when they lose temper. The Maharajahs always desire to go
upon this kind of elephants during their coronation time as they are
prosperous and wealthy.
—19—