Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
गुप्तास्थिमांसला ग्रीवा त्रिरेखाभिः समावृता ।सुसंहता तदा शस्ता विपरीता न शोभना ॥ ७४ ॥
A neck with hidden bones, full of flesh, marked with three lines and well formed is counted as good. The opposite is not counted as good.
Simple meaning: A fleshy neck with hidden bones and three lines is good. The opposite is not.
स्थूलग्रीवा धवत्यक्ता रक्तग्रीवा च दासिका ।
Thick neck: her husband may leave. Red: service to others. Flat: no husband. Short: little wealth.
सुघना कोमला यस्या निर्लोमा च हनुः शुभा ।
A full, soft, hairless chin is good. A hairy, crooked, small or very thick chin is not.
मांसलौ कोमलावेतौ कपोलौ वर्त्तुलाकृती ।
Full, soft, round and raised cheeks are praised.