Treatise on Physiognomy

✓ Hereafter, I shall fully declare the characteristics of the limbs of the body. In that regard, it is spoken of everywhere that [signs of] a lotus original: "Padma" (पद्म); a circular or petal-like pattern considered highly auspicious. and a snare original: "Pasha" (पाश); a noose-like mark symbolizing authority or the ability to curb enemies. on the soles of the feet [are significant]. (23)

An elephant goad original: "Ankusha" (अङ्कुश); a hook used to steer elephants, symbolizing sovereignty. and [other signs] are also mentioned. For women, the toes original: "Anguli" (अङ्गुली) should be elevated and greatly raised. Copper-colored nails original: "Tamra-nakha" (ताम्रनख) that are firm and soft are not considered auspicious. (24)

[If the calves] are kakashataya?, thin, curved, cold, or veiny Visible veins on the legs were often interpreted as a sign of physical labor or a life of wandering., or masedapaukārūḍhā?, the feet are specifically indicated [as such]. (25)

If those same [calves] are radiant, accompanied by good sons, and... kshara?, and if they are raised like the shell of a tortoise, such men quickly become great lords of men original: "Naradhipa" (नराधिपा); a king or high-ranking leader.. (26)

Those whose [feet] are distorted are recipients of sorrow. Those who are trisham tivishatto? are wicked and travel upon a lowly path. (27)

With raised, even, and glossy [nails or feet], they are recipients of happiness. Those with red or copper-colored nails are kings of many elephants. (28)

He whose second toe original: "Pradeshini" (प्रदेशिनी); literally the "pointing" toe. is long and exceeds the big toe original: "Angushtha" (अङ्गुष्ठ), will always obtain the enjoyment of women; of this there is no doubt. (29)

He whose middle toe is very long...