Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
यदि पादनखाः स्निग्धा वर्तुलाश्च समुन्नताः ।ताम्रवर्णा मृगाक्षीणां महाभोगप्रदायकाः ॥ १२ ॥
A woman's toenails may be smooth, round, raised and copper-coloured. The old texts link this with great enjoyment of life.
Simple meaning: Smooth, round, raised, copper-coloured toenails are linked with a comfortable and enjoyable life.
यदि भवेदमलं किल कोमलं कमलपृष्ठवदेव मृगीदृशाम् ।
A clean, soft top of the foot, red like saffron or coral, is linked with many good things.
अंघ्रिमध्ये दरिद्रा स्यान्नम्रत्वेन सदाङ्गना ।
A sunken middle of the foot is linked with poverty, many veins with travel, much hair with service.
निर्मांसेन सदा नारी दुर्भगा खलु जायते ।
A foot with little flesh is linked with hardship. Hidden, round ankles without veins are linked with good things.