Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c8.s2.5
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c8.s2.5
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The next disciplinary measure was to tie the animal to a post when it was found to be sufficiently gentle for the purpose (स्तम्भगत—stambhagata). The taming was completed when the elephant became so gentle that it allowed its driver or trainer to sit on its withers without protest; this was the स्कन्धगत (skandhagata) stage.