Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t4.16

c9.t4.16

Then we had flocks of sheep and goats confined in an enclosure (vaḍaga).⁸⁶ They were utilised for wool-production. The brooms (rayaharaṇa) and blankets were made of sheep wool.⁸⁷ People used to kill sheep and eat their flesh seasoned with salt, oil and pepper ⁸⁸ Mention is made of a young ram which was fed on rice and grass till it was fattened and was killed on the arrival of the guest.⁸⁹ Veterinary science was also in a developed stage.⁹⁰