The Science of Body Signs

No. 8 18 In the parting of the hair Sīmanta|The central parting of a woman's hair, considered a sacred location for applying vermillion (sindoor) to signify marital status, if there is a beautiful, dark-blue radiance r? sva? that is self-shining, she will have many children; her body will be beautiful? su? and she will always be a sharer of happiness. 1.

I say that if a woman is auspicious on her forehead Subhagā|A woman who is considered fortunate, blessed, and well-favored by destiny, she becomes beautiful through her character dī? ru? 2.

2. For a man, there is great du? difficulty original: "stvalatā", possibly referring to a vine-like thinness or a specific deformity if this mark is not in his hand.

If there are moles Tilaka|Small natural marks or beauty spots, often interpreted in physiognomy as signs of planetary influence appearing on the forehead, or vṛkku? sloping towards the temples, then she goes to her husband's original: "sīmanta pati syaṃ" hair-parting This likely implies she will be a devoted wife who maintains her marital status 3.

If there are three folds or wrinkles original: "tri valayaṃ" on the forehead, and the body is devoid of hair Roma-varjitaṃ|Hairlessness on the body (excluding the head) was historically considered a sign of purity and high-born status in Indian women, being spotless and youthful?, it bestows longevity and increases wealth. 2.

If there is a single line original: "ekalatā" or a mole on the forehead ku? in the depression of the brow, she will not be nārīṇa? original: "nārīṇa", likely referring to an ordinary woman; she will obtain a most excellent husband 3.

On the forehead, va? if there is a mark of affection, and if on the belly there are signs of divine sound original: "deva rutyāṃ", she will be beloved by her husband and be of high rank among people?. Avoiding the birth of only daughters 4.

Thus ends the Signs of the Forehead Lakṣaṇa|Predictive physical characteristics or marks.

The one with the Swastika? Svastika|An ancient solar symbol of well-being and auspiciousness su? will have a husband who is a lord, and her movements will be graceful r? like a play pratī? ya? na? wealth.