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Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
अङ्गुष्ठाङ्गुलिकं युग्मं यत्पद्मकलिकासमम् ।बहुभोगाय नारीणां निर्मितं विधिना पुरा ॥ ५० ॥
Thumbs and fingers in a pair, like a lotus bud, were made long ago by the Maker. They are for the many comforts of women.
Simple meaning: 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.
शिरालं कुरुते निःस्वं नारी करतलं यदि ।
A palm with many veins is linked with little money. A raised back of the hand is spoken well of.