Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
भूषितामलविभूषणादिभिःक्षालितं वपुरनेकधा पुरा ।तीर्थराजपयसा भवन्ति तालक्षणैरिह शुभाः सुलक्षणाः ॥ १२१ ॥
They adorned her with clean jewels and the like. Long ago they washed their bodies many times in the water of Prayaga, the king of holy places. In this life such women are born with good marks that bring good fortune.
Simple meaning: Women who honoured Parvati and bathed at holy Prayaga are said to be born with good marks.
कृतं नहि तपो यया नगजया समाराधितो
The old text says a woman who did no worship, vows or giving may have a life of hardship.
यतः सुलक्षणी रेखा योषा हीनायुषं पतिम् ।
A woman with good marks and conduct may bring her husband long life and comfort.
दीर्घायुषं पतिं हन्ति कुयोगैश्च कुलक्षणैः ।
Bad chart combinations and such marks may risk a husband's life. So the wise marry a girl with good marks.