मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)
Mriga-Pakshi-Shastra of Hamsadeva (Zoology & Ethology)
जैन आचार्य हंसदेव (अनुवादक: सी. सुन्दरराजू) द्वारा
पृष्ठ 86, कुल 175 में से
संदर्भ में पढ़ेंdull in nature. They have very lean bodies. They play and jump in
various ways. They are fond of living with people. They are very
passionate and very strong. They are very grateful. They increase
passion in human beings.
[10th variety of DEER]
(RANKU)
These varieties of deer have very small innumerable spots on
their bodies. Some are born with different colours and others with
black colours. They have broad and long horns, broad eyes, and beau-
tiful bodies. They are moderate in size. They take a little food and
have good smell in their bodies. They are very glad if they are crow-
ded and sorry if they are separated. They are always be very quick.
Their bodies are covered with long hair. They have much passion
and clean bodies.
[11th variety of DEER]
(ROHITAKSHA)
These kinds of deer have red eyes. They are fond of hunting.
They are fit for the touch of Kings, Queens and other Noblemen. They
are fond of playing with such people alone. They are moderate in
size. Ther are various colours on their bodies. They are neither too
stout nor too lean. Those, who see them, would become rich and
prosperous. Some are of pure red in colour. They are fond of adorn-
ments and hearing sweet words.
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