Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
पृथूदरी यदा नारी सूते पुत्रान्बहूनपि ।भेकोदरी नरेशानां बलिनं चायतोदरी ॥ ३४ ॥
When a woman has a broad belly, she may have many sons. A belly shaped like a frog's is linked with sons who become kings. A long belly is linked with a strong son.
Simple meaning: 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.
आवर्तेन युतेनैव दासिका भवति ध्रुवम् ।
A whirl on the belly is linked with a life of service. Soft, even sides are linked with good fortune.
विशिरेण मृदुत्वचा सपुत्रा
A soft belly with no veins showing is linked with sons, comforts and sweet food each day.