Treatise on Physiognomy

...smooth and simple, that woman should be known as a bringer of joy original: "khakarika"; likely a specific category of auspicious women in physiognomic texts. || 2 || With white, moistened teeth that resemble soft blossoms, a man is praised by the learned for his good fortune. || 2 || With pure, quiet sounds referring to the sound of teeth clicking or the voice, a man becomes a kingly enjoyer; [conversely], one whose teeth are triangular or missing is devoid of such status. A red tongue [is auspicious]. || 4 ||

Characteristics of the Teeth original: "iti danta-lakshanam"

He whose tongue is black original: "krishna jihva" becomes a partaker of sorrow. A man with an even and balanced tongue possesses the six [virtues/strengths]. || 5 || A white tongue belongs to a man who is harsh in speech; such a man is also devoid of pure conduct and traditional observances. || 2 ||

One whose tongue is shaped like a lotus petal original: "padma-patra" is an enjoyer of life and a consumer of varied foods. He whose tongue is red shall attain both Knowledge and Prosperity Lakshmi. || 3 ||

Characteristics of the Tongue original: "iti jihva-lakshanam"

A man whose palate is black the roof of the mouth becomes a destroyer of his family. || 4 || He whose palate is like a lotus petal shall become wealthy. Those with a white palate are seekers of purification, while a man with a red palate shall be exceedingly wealthy. || 2 ||

Characteristics of the Palate original: "iti talu-lakshanam"