If the character of the omen be the opposite of what has been described above, the omen is known as Daiva -Śānta or Kriyā-Śānta respectively. Creatures subsisting on leaves and fruits are known as Saumya (benefic); and those subsisting on flesh and excrement are known as Raudra (malefic). And creatures subsisting on rice and other grains are known as Saṅkirṇa (mixed).