Gajashastra

The Gajashastra (Sanskrit: गजशास्त्र romanized: Gajaśāstra lit. 'Science of Elephants') is a Sanskrit treatise on elephantology attributed to the sage Palakapya. It forms part of the wider branch of Gajayurveda (Ayurvedic elephant science) and discusses the capture, training, characteristics, and management of elephants. Gajashastra focuses primarily on the healthy and functional aspects of elephants, whereas related works such as Hastyayurveda deal with anatomy, diseases, and treatment.

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