Dynasties Descended From KaSyapd - Verse 227-228

(The various names of elephants are to be etymologically derived as follows :) Since it has two tusks it is called Dvirada ; the word Hastin is derived from hasta (a trunk or hand) ; from the word kara (a trunk or hand) the word Karin is derived. Vdrandt (since it protects) it is called Vdrana. Since it has dantas (tusks) (prominently displayed) it is called Dantin. It is called Gaja because it trumpets ( garjandt). Since it roams about in the hedges (Kufija) it is called Kunjara. It is called Naga because it is antagonistic to Naga (tree or mountain) . Since it is born of Matanga it is called Matanga. Since it drinks with two (i. e. trunk and mouth) it is called Dvipa. It is called Sdmaja because (the first elephant Airavata) was born of a Saman hymn.