Biodiversity and taxonomical studies based on mriga pakshi Shastra in ancient India
N Sai Prashanthi and V Naga Srinidhi
Biodiversity is the living organisms present in the entire world but if it is taken for one area, it is considered as the biodiversity of that particular area. In ancient times, Biodiversity is considered as a major part for balance in the ecological cycle and balance in nature. Parashara is the sage who wrote books on plants and agriculture. There is a book called mriga pakshi Shastra, in which classification of animals and birds is done based on various factors. It was written by Hamsadeva. This paper basically focussed on the classification of animals based on various criteria in ancient India, and how it is beneficial for the present situation for conservation of biodiversity.
N Sai Prashanthi, V Naga Srinidhi. Biodiversity and taxonomical studies based on mriga pakshi Shastra in ancient India. Int J Sanskrit Res 2024;10(4):301-302.