A History of Agriculture in India v1.c31.s9.2

v1.c31.s9.2

The *Arthashastra* defines, among the duties of the graziers, caution in watering cows, "They shall allow their cattle to enter only into such rivers or lakes as are of equal depth all around, broad and free from mire and crocodiles". Cows should be guarded at home behind walled enclosures, if necessary, and protected when out grazing.