The Science of Body Signs (1905) - Page 13

⚠Large purple ink stain on the left margin, partially obscuring the marginalia and the start of several lines. The script is handwritten Devanagari, with some ink bleeding and blurring.

S. S. 4 Likely an abbreviation for Samudrika Sangraha, Volume 4 Dha. Abbreviation for Dharma, referring to the section on virtuous traits Somewhat deep [marks] on the nails of the left elbows... partially obscured by purple ink stain?

The belly Kukshi|The abdominal region, often analyzed in physiognomy for its shape and firmness is always a giver of sorrow [if it possesses certain unfavorable traits]. (1) Thus, concerning the navel:
When it is deep original: "gambhira", it is made to be very fruitful and auspicious. One that is shallow original: "uttana" provides but little happiness.
With [marks resembling] a fish or a circle... a deep [navel] ensures that progeny are born.
Where it is... stained?... an elevated or protruding one is a giver of sorrow.
Likewise, in the limbs of the earth-dwellers, the movement of the nails and the right eye...
...and also like the blurred text?. (2) One who is elevated is like the gods.
One who is steady, brave, and has small eyes and a lower lip full of grace...
Such a person [otherwise] is a partaker of sorrow. (2) Thus, concerning the back original: "prshtha":
According to the teachings, a back that is broad original: "vistirno" like the heart/chest...
...is great, fleshy, and full. One should know that through various [signs]...
Stained by purple ink: "aragatatva..."?... within the essence of the...
...three... three-fold marks?. (3) One who possesses a waist...
...of that... kalisham?... thus regarding the heart Hrdaya|Referring here to the chest or pectoral region.