Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
भवति चेदनिमीलितलोचनंशुभदृशां दरफुल्लकपोलकम् ।अलमलक्षितदन्तमुदीरितंपतिहितं सततं स्मितमुत्तमम् ॥ ८८ ॥
The best smile keeps the eyes open. The cheeks open a little like a flower, and the teeth are hardly seen. Such a smile is said to be always good for her husband.
Simple meaning: 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.
रक्तान्ते लोचने भद्रे तदन्तः कृष्णतारके ।
Eyes with red corners, black pupils, white as a conch, soft, with black lashes are good.