A History of Agriculture in India v1.c26.s7: Agricultural Implements

A History of Agriculture in India v1.c26.s7

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Agricultural Implements

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The agricultural implements mentioned in the Vedic literature include the plough (*langala*, *phala*, *sira* and *sita*) and *daira*, *srni*. The *langala* was a lace-pointed type, having a smooth handle, whereas the *sira* was a large and heavy plough. Sieve (*titau*) was in use to separate the grain from the straw, and winnowing (*surpa*) was resorted to. *Urdara* was the vessel used for measuring grain.

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The plough (*langala*) was used extensively, drawn by oxen in teams of six, eight or even twelve, and repeated ploughing was resorted to with a view to enabling the soil to acquire the desired tilth. The ploughland was called *urvara* or *kshetra*. Cowdung (*sakrt*) was used as manure and the dried cowdung (*karisha*) was found to be better. The *Kathaka Samhita* describes a process of cultivation as well as of harvesting, using the plough and sickle respectively.

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Kṛṣṇayajurvedasaṃhitā — Sanskrit