Motley Miscellany (mayūracitraka) - Verse 28

Of the many truths stated by Ṛṣis in this chapter entitled Mayūra Citraka . I have rejected those which were mere repetitions and stated the rest. Even after hearing the musical note of the cuckoo, the crow is not mute and when it caws, it is not with a view to imitate or excel the cuckoo.