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Agni Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 8 · Marks of Men and Women
पुरुषस्त्रीलक्षणम्
चतुर्दशसमद्वंद्वः षोडशाक्षश्च शस्यते ।धर्मार्थकामसंयुक्तो धर्मो ह्येकाधिको मतः ॥ ७ ॥
In the full Agni Purana this is chapter 243, verse 7.
'Fourteen equal pairs' and 'sixteen-eyed' are praised. He is joined with dharma, wealth and desire. Of these, dharma is held to be the 'one more'.
Simple meaning: Fourteen equal pairs and sixteen eyes are praised. Of duty, wealth and desire, duty counts most.
तारकाभ्यां विना नेत्रे शुक्लदन्ती द्विशुक्लकः ।
Two-white means white eyes and teeth. Three-deep means a deep voice, deep navel and deep inner calm.
अनसूया दया क्षान्तिर्मङ्गलाचारयुक्तता ।
These are the signs of sattva: no envy, kindness, patience, good conduct, purity, generosity and bravery.
त्रित्रिकस्त्रिप्रलम्बः स्याद्वृषणे भुजयोर्नरः ।
Long-hanging testicles and arms are a good mark. So is spreading strength, fame and fortune far and wide.