Treatise on Physiognomy

One who possesses three clear lines on the palm original: "tryaya-prahastā" becomes submissive and controlled. 2. Then, if there are blue-black lines or dark, streaked spots appearing? on the hand of a living being, only signs of widowhood Vaidhavya: the state of being a widow, considered a tragic fate in the social context of the manuscript are produced, and they lead to a life of misery. 2.

One whose body is covered in blue, thick vine-like streaks likely referring to prominent or dark veins, earthquakes arise everywhere as if she were always in her menses. One who speaks with a double-voice original: "dvaya-vacanaṃ", possibly implying deceit or a fluctuating tone, 2. and whose gait is trembling—if she is thus, she will be destitute of wealth and grain. 2.

She is a giver of poverty. 2. One who moves slowly and is gentle, or has a belly as slender as a lotus stalk original: "mṛgālī-vago-darī", or is an "Elephant-class" woman original: "hastinyā"; one of the four traditional categories of women in ancient Indian physiognomy, known for a specific graceful gait and stature—she will become a queen. 3. Dark or blue-tinted teeth ...?

A woman whose hands are dark-complexioned original: "hastasyāmā" and whose skin resembles the color of ripe wheat, who has glowing, smooth limbs original: "snigdhāṅgī" and wears fine garments—that woman attains happiness. 2. Thus ends the characteristics of the hand. The forehead is now examined.