Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
क्रमसूक्ष्मारुणा वृत्ता स्थूला घण्टी शुभा मता ।अतिस्थूला प्रलम्बा च कृष्णा नैव शुभा भवेत् ॥ ८७ ॥
A uvula that tapers, is reddish, round and thick is counted as good. One that is very thick, long or black is not good.
Simple meaning: A tapering, reddish, round, thick uvula is good. A very thick, long or black one is not.
भवति चेदनिमीलितलोचनं
A smile with open eyes, softly opened cheeks and hidden teeth is linked with her husband's good.
नासिका तु लघुछिद्रा समवृत्तपुटा शुभा ।
A nose with small holes and even round nostrils is good. A thick tip or bent middle is not praised.
लोहिताग्रा कुंचिता च महावैधव्यकारिणी ।
A red-tipped or curled nose: a strong risk of widowhood. Flat: service to others. Long: quarrels.