Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
आतपत्रं च कमठः शंखोऽपि यदि वा भवेत् ।नृपमाता गुणोपेता भव्याकारा पतिव्रता ॥ ५८ ॥
An umbrella, a tortoise or a conch shell on the palm is linked with being the mother of a king. She is full of good qualities, of gracious bearing, and devoted to her husband.
Simple meaning: An umbrella, tortoise or conch on the palm is linked with being a king's mother.
यस्या वामकरे रेखा तुलामालोपमा भवेत् ।
A scales- or garland-like line on the left hand is linked with wealth and ornaments.
करतले गजवाजिवृषाकृतिः
Lines like an elephant, horse, bull, palace or moon on the palm are linked with wisdom and good fortune.
भवति सा विमलाङ्कुशचामरा
A goad-, whisk- or bow-like line on the palm is linked with being loved by a king.