Treatise on Physiognomy

...the four subtle parts In the tradition of Physiognomy, the "four subtle parts" usually refer to fine skin, hair, teeth, and body hair. are praised. He who possesses these
attains a long life. 7 original: "dirghajivana" [...]
one's forehead [should be] steady; among all beings, such a
person is venerable and praised. 8 The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
should be flushed original: "rakto" — literally "red," referring to a healthy, pinkish-red hue indicating good circulation and vitality.. Likewise, for women and men, the nails, the palate, and the tongue
are [praised when flushed]. He who bears these marks becomes pure and courageous. 9 The chest,
the head, and the forehead: these three are praised when they are broad original: "vistīrṇa". The voi-
-ce, the inner character original: "sattvam" — the essential quality of strength, purity, and temperament., and the navel: these three are praised when they are deep original: "tri-gambhīra". 10 The fa-
-ce and half the body should be well-proportioned? [...] the tip of the nose
is praised [...] 11
4 One of the "fish-type" Physiognomy often categorizes humans by animal types (e.g., fish, monkey, lion) to predict temperament. has a flushed body... monkey-like?...
5. [Notes] the neck is long, the arms are long, and the face is well-fleshed original: "māmsopacitam" — a full or plump face was historically seen as a sign of health and wealth..
12 He who is broad-chested original: "uroviśālo" will be an enjoyer of wealth and grain original: "dhanadhānyabhogī" — a standard phrase indicating prosperity and agricultural abundance.. The head...