Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t4.8
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t4.8
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Cattle were supplied with necessary grass and water (*taṇapāṇīya*) There were large cow-pens (*gomaṇḍava*) where the herds of cows, bulls and calves were kept. A cattle-lifter (*kūḍaggāha*) is mentioned, who used to go to the cow-pen and rob the cattle at night.⁸⁰ Quarrels among cowherds are frequently referred to. The cows of various colours such as black, blue, red, white, and brindled were known; cows were often attacked and devoured by lions and tigers in the jungle.⁸¹