Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
गुप्तास्थिपृष्ठवंशेन मांसलेन पतिप्रिया ।रोममूलेन पृष्ठेन विधवा भवति ध्रुवम् ॥ ७० ॥
A full, fleshy back with the spine bones hidden is linked with being dear to her husband. A back with hair at its base is linked with a risk of widowhood.
Simple meaning: A fleshy back with a hidden spine is linked with her husband's love. Hair at its base, with widowhood.
सशिरेणातिभुग्नेन विनतेन च दुःखिता ।
A back with raised veins, or one very bent or bowed, is linked with an unhappy life.
सापत्युरनुभद्राख्या मुक्तालङ्कारमण्डिता ।
A straight, full, raised spine is linked with good for her husband, ornaments, a gentle nature and good friends.
कण्ठो वर्तुलरूपः कमनीयः पीनतायुक्तः ।
A round, full neck four finger-widths long is linked with being dear to her husband.