The Science of Body Signs

Samudrika 4 81? Those with nails resembling the Indragopa original: "indragopa". A bright red velvet mite, often used in classical Indian literature to describe a vivid, deep crimson color. become kings. Men with copper-colored nails attain great prosperity and power in this world. (37)

With curved nails, one also attains power and becomes fortunate. Those with smooth, elevated, and copper-hued nails become rulers of the earth. (38) Thus ends the characteristics of the nails in the Samudrika.

Characteristics of the Shins

Now [begins the study of the shins]:

Those with shins like reeds original: "nala-jangha". This refers to shins that are thin and straight, like a hollow reed or stalk. do not become kings. Those with shins like a deer enjoy a long life. However, those with thick shins [suffer from ill health], while [well-proportioned] shins are the givers of wealth and fame. Hairy shins bring poverty.

The shin that resembles that of a jackal causes one to be abandoned by Fortune Lakshmi|The goddess of wealth, beauty, and good luck. Those with [ill-formed] shins are themselves devoid of Fortune and are eternally stripped of good luck.

A man with shins that are both thick and short enjoys prosperity. Those men who have shins like a camel are always devoid of luck. (42) Men with shins like a crow are thieves; [this feature] indicates a life of theft rather than a kingdom. Such a man is [destined for] the path of sorrow...