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Matangalila by Nilakantha [Sanskrit]
2023 | 3,291 words
Summary: The Sanskrit text of the Matangalila by Nilakantha—a seminal Sanskrit treatise on elephants, consisting of 263 stanzas divided into twelve chapters. It offers a comprehensive survey of elephant lore, including their classification, physiognomy, ages, character, and practical management. The Matanga Lila blends theoretical constructs—reflecting learned traditions—with practical knowledge from elephant handlers. The Matangalila further covers topics ranging from elephant origins and nomenclature to capturing methods, disease treatment, and care regimens.
Original titles: नीलकण्ठविरचिता मातङ्गलीला (Nīlakaṇṭhaviracitā Mātaṅgalīlā), नीलकण्ठ विरचिता मातङ्ग लीला (Nīlakaṇṭha Viracitā Mātaṅga Līlā).
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Contents of this online book ( + / - )
The full text of the Matangalila by Nilakantha [Sanskrit] is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:
For a compact overview of all verses, see the sitemap.
Other editions:
Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Matangalila by Nilakantha [Sanskrit]
Mataṅgalīlā by Nīlakaṇṭha-Viracitā
by (2023)
Sanskrit text only
Matangaleela (Malayalam)
by Cheruvalli Narayanan Namboodiri (2019)
Malayalam language; Year: 2019; Published by Devi Book Stall, Kodungallur; 167 pages;
Buy now!Preview of in Malayalam sript:
Matangalila of Nilakantha (Kannada)
by Cheruvalli Narayanan Namboodiri (2022)
Kannada language; Published by Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Praadhikara, Bangalore, Kodungallur; 140 pages; ISBN: 9789395553384
Buy now!Preview of in Kannada sript:
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