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Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
युवतिपादतलं किल कोमलंसममतीव जपाकुसुमप्रभम् ।दिशति मांसलमुष्णमिलापतेरतिहितं बहुधर्म विवर्जितम् ॥ ३ ॥
The sole of a young woman's foot may be soft and very even. It may be red like a hibiscus flower, fleshy and warm. The old texts link this with the love of a king. (Our text is unclear here: the last words, 'without much dharma', may be a slip for 'without much sweat'.)
Simple meaning: A soft, even, red, warm sole is linked with the love of a king.
कमलकम्बुरथध्वजचक्रवत्
Marks like a lotus, conch, wheel or flag on the foot are linked with marriage to a king.
शूर्पाकारं विवर्णञ्च विशुष्कं परुष तथा ।
A sole shaped like a basket, uneven in colour, dry or rough is linked with hardship.
यस्याः समुन्नताङ्गुष्ठो वर्तुलोऽतुलसौख्यदः ।
A raised, round big toe is linked with great comfort. Basket-shaped toenails are linked with some sorrow.