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

[9th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(SANKEERNA GAJA)
Generally, those which have the same qualities and nature of
Bhadra, Manda and Mriga elephants (mentioned above) are called
Sankeerna elephants (mixed breed). These kinds of elephants grow
in abundance. These create prosperity to their masters. They are
very easily capturable. They will work very satisfactorily. Their
strength and enthusiasm are increased while they are at work. They
are very pleasant to look at. Though some are bad in their varieties
they are good after trained. They turn out all kinds of work, provided
they are fed well.
[10th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(MATANGAJA)
These kinds of elephants have huge and tall bodies. They are
very swift. Some are blue and some black in colour. Those which
are blue have white dots on their bodies and these which are black
have red dots. They always move their trunks. They do not know
how to walk slowly. They break down the trees and creepers
They are intelligent and very patient (calm) at work. They are very
powerful. They desire to move always with female elephants in
forests. They are fond of listening to sweet words. They are very
greatful to their masters. While they are young they are very proud
and they run like an arrow. They never fear for cold, rain and heavy
winds. They are always fond of playing in water. If any body sits on
it while walking, his body does not shake.
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