Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 10 · A Woman's Body Marks
दशमोऽध्यायः
लोहिताग्रा कुंचिता च महावैधव्यकारिणी ।दासिका चिपिटाकारा प्रलम्बा च कलिप्रिया ॥ ९० ॥
A nose with a red tip, or a curled nose, is linked with a strong risk of widowhood. A flat nose is linked with a life in service to others. A long, hanging nose is linked with a liking for quarrels.
Simple meaning: 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.
अल्पायुरुन्नताक्षी च वृत्ताक्षी कुलटा भवेत् ।
Raised eyes: risk of a short life. Round eyes: a relationship outside marriage. Goat-like, squinting or buffalo-like eyes: hardship.
पिङ्गाक्षी च कपोताक्षी दुःशीला कामवर्जिता ।
Tawny or dove-like eyes: a difficult temper. Sunken eyes: a harsh temper. Red eyes: a risk to her husband.