Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 8 · Body Marks of Rank and Wealth
सामुद्रिकाष्टमोऽध्यायः
सोर्ध्वरेखा विशेषेण राज्यलाभकरी भवेत् ।खण्डिता दुष्टफलदा क्षीणा क्षीणफलप्रदा ॥ ३ ॥
That upward line tends to bring gain of a kingdom, above all. If it is broken, it gives poor results. If it is faint, it gives weak results.
Simple meaning: The upward line on the hand tends to bring a kingdom. A broken or faint line gives weaker results.
अङ्गुष्ठमध्ये पुरुषस्य यस्य
A barley-grain mark on the thumb tends to bring fame, family pride and much wealth.
वैसारिणो वाऽऽतपवारणो वा
A fish, umbrella, elephant, lake, goad or lute mark on the right hand tends to show a king.
मुसलशैलकृपाणहलाङ्कितं
Pestle, mountain, sword, plough or flower-garland marks on the palm tend to bring wealth; in a royal family, kingship.