Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
स्रस्तांसा संहतांसा च धन्या भवति कामिनी ।तुङ्गां सा विधवा ज्ञेया विमांसांसा तथैव च ॥ ४९ ॥
Drooping shoulder-tops, or shoulder-tops set close together, are linked with good fortune. If the shoulder-tops are high, there is a risk of widowhood. The same is said of shoulder-tops with little flesh.
Simple meaning: Drooping or close shoulder-tops are linked with good fortune. High ones are linked with a risk of widowhood.
अङ्गुष्ठाङ्गुलिकं युग्मं यत्पद्मकलिकासमम् ।
Thumbs and fingers like a lotus bud are linked with many comforts.
करतलं भुजयोर्यदि कोमलं
Soft, lotus-like palms are linked with her husband's love.
स्वच्छरेखाकुलं भद्रं नो भद्रं हीनरेखया ।
A palm with clear lines is linked with good fortune. A palm with no lines is linked with ill fortune.