Treatise on Physiognomy

On the Ingress of the Zodiac Signs

(28) One born during the ingress into Aries Mesha-sankranti The moment the sun enters the sign of Aries, marking the solar new year in many Indian calendars. becomes a ruler of the earth. By his very name, that person attains sovereign power original: "aishvarya" (ऐश्वर्य); refers to divine or kingly power and prosperity. and lives as a [prominent] human on this earth. (29)

(30) Through those [born in] Taurus Vrisha, lordship is attained; they become like Yudhishthira The eldest Pandava brother from the epic Mahabharata, celebrated as the "Dharmaraja" or the Righteous King. upon the earth. In various forms and through their character, such a person truly becomes a lord of the earth Bhupati.

(31) [Text unclear] ...by this alone, kings meet their end or find [their fate]. (32) ...one who is spoken of as being born under these [auspicious] signs, it is a giver of wealth and fame.

(33) ... [Text fragmented] ... endowed with [the sign of] the Deer Mriga brings the grace of Lakshmi The goddess of wealth, fortune, and beauty. and the favor of the Creator Prajapati. [However], for one born in Pisces Meena, there is no Lakshmi; such a person is constantly devoid of good fortune. By remembering [the proper signs] and following them, a human enjoys prosperity. But those born under [inauspicious signs] are constantly devoid of luck.

(42) The manuscript numbering jumps here to 42 before returning to 33. Regarding those born with the [sign or voice of the] Crow Kaka: kingship is specifically indicated for such men. (33) Those born with the sign of the Wild Crow Vana-kaka enjoy the fruits of their [specific] nature...

On the Characteristics of Body Hair

Regarding the growth of hair:
A man with a single hair [per follicle] Ekaroma In Samudrika Shastra, having only one hair emerging from each pore is considered a sign of the highest nobility or royalty. becomes a king.
One with two hairs [per follicle] Dviroma becomes a wealthy man.
One with three hairs [per follicle] Triroma ... pe? The text cuts off, but traditionally, three or more hairs per pore was often viewed as a sign of poverty or lower social standing.