Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
उन्नतस्त्र्यंगुलो भालः कोमलश्च नतभ्रुवाम् ।अर्द्धचन्द्रनिभो नित्यं सौभाग्यारोग्यवर्द्धकः ॥ १०१ ॥
A forehead may be raised and soft, three finger-widths in size, and like a half-moon. It always increases a woman's good fortune in marriage and her health.
Simple meaning: A raised, soft forehead like a half-moon is linked with good fortune in marriage and good health.
व्यक्तस्वस्तिकरेखयाकुलमलं नार्योललाटस्थलं
Clear swastika lines on the forehead bring good fortune. A drooping, hairy or lineless forehead is linked with hardship.
करिपुङ्गवकुम्भसमान उत
A head shaped like an elephant's brow or a kadamba flower is linked with land and plenty of grain.
पीनमौलिरतिमानहारिका
A full or drooping head is linked with loss of honour and wealth, and a risk to the family.