Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
मृदुला विपुला वस्तिः शोभना च समुन्नता ।अशुभा रेखयाक्रान्ता शिराला लोमसंकुला ॥ ३२ ॥
A lower belly that is soft, broad, well formed and raised is good. One crossed by a line, with many veins, or covered with hair is not good.
Simple meaning: A soft, broad, raised lower belly is good. One with a line, veins or much hair is not good.
गभीरा दक्षिणावर्ता नाभी भोगविवर्द्धिनी ।
A deep navel turning right is linked with comfort. A raised one or one turning left is not favoured.
पृथूदरी यदा नारी सूते पुत्रान्बहूनपि ।
A broad belly is linked with many sons. A frog-like belly is linked with sons who rule.
उन्नतेनोदरेणैव वन्ध्या नारी प्रजायते ।
A raised belly is linked with some difficulty in having children.