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

[11th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(PADMI)
These varieties of elephants desire always to play in lotus tanks.
They are fond of good sceneries, music, amusements, dressing silk
carpets and bells over them. They always desire to stand under the
shade of trees. They possess very beautiful bodies and peaceful minds.
Lotus like smell would be coming out of them. They increase their
master's prosperity. They work very satisfactorily and beautifully
when slightly punished and instructed. They are very shrewd and
cleaver in working according to the desire of their masters. They can
withstand hunger and thirst. They are fit for the kings, princes, and
ministers to ascend on them. At times, they are useful for hunting
purposes also.
[12th variety of ELEPHANTS
(IBHA)
These kinds of elephants are black in colour and moderate in
size. They are always a little bad in temper and have course bodies
and their cries are like thunder. They are not easily trainable. They
run fast with pride. They withstand rain, heavy winds, hot sun, and
fatigue and work well. They are very strong and ruttish in their
prime youth. They are pioneers of the war in destroying enemies and
thus get fame to their masters. They will always run terribly fast at
the slightest inspiration. They are good watch guards at the palace
gates, tents, and other places if they are kept. Their eyes are blood-
red when hunting.
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