In the ancient wisdom of the scriptures, the auspicious and inauspicious signs upon the bodies of men and women are revealed, each feature bearing its own significance and outcome. Among men, forty characteristics are considered crooked, while thirty are marked by joined eyebrows. Kings are distinguished by heads shaped like umbrellas, a mark of sovereignty, whereas those with low-shaped heads are destined for wealth. If a man's head is shaped like a pot and appears unpleasant, he is deprived of both wealth and other good fortunes. The tips of a king’s hair are unbroken, soft, and not excessively numerous, signifying royal qualities. Conversely, those with sparse, extremely twisted, thick, and dark hair are bereft of prosperity. Each physical feature brings its own auspicious result; if absent or contrary, the outcome differs. For kings, six features are elevated, four are short, and the seventh is red—these are their marks. A man’s forehead, face, and chest should be exceedingly broad, while the thighs, neck, and genital may be elevated or short. The inner corners of the eyes, feet, tongue, and lips are praised for their fine form. The space between the breasts, arms, teeth, eyes, and nose should be long, enhancing the auspiciousness of the individual. Turning to women, the scriptures describe the marks of a queen. Her feet are smooth and equal, the soles and nails coppery, while her ankles are concealed and full, the soles lotus-colored and auspicious. If her feet bear the marks of a thunderbolt, lotus, or plough, she is destined to serve, but otherwise, her fate takes a different path. Her joints are not prominent, and both knees are equal and auspicious. Her genital is excellent, broad, and shaped like the leaf of the sacred fig tree, concealed like a jewel and bringing auspiciousness. Her hips are heavy and auspicious, the navel turns to the right, and her waist is adorned with three graceful folds. Firm and hairy thighs are praised, and her neck is soft and shaped like a conch. Her teeth are like jasmine flowers, and her speech is as sweet as the song of the cuckoo. A nose that is even and well-formed is charming and auspicious, while her eyebrows, like the crescent moon, and her forehead, which should not be broad, further enhance her beauty. Her ears are well-fleshed, equal, soft, and well-set. For women, a head that is even is best, as are the soles of the feet and the palms. Auspicious marks such as banners, yak-tail whisks, garlands, mountain-shaped earrings, and altars, as well as the goad and other signs, make women beloved of kings. The palm should not be sunken or raised; a line rising from the wrist and reaching the middle finger is auspicious. Lines that reach the palm or are situated on the sole of the raised foot are also favorable. A line arising from the base of the little finger bestows long life, while lines at the base of the thumb indicate a short or diminished lifespan. Short or broken lines signify little life; long and unbroken lines promise great longevity. Certain features, however, foretell suffering. If a woman’s little finger or ring finger does not touch the ground, or if her calves are excessively veined and rise above the shanks, these are inauspicious. A leftward, sunken, or small private part belongs to women who suffer, while thick and fierce ones are also considered unfavorable. Dimples on the cheeks when smiling indicate unfaithfulness. If the mark is in the abdomen, she may cause the death of her father-in-law; above the thighs, the death of her husband. Hairless and inauspicious breasts, uneven ears, dark flesh, and elongated stomachs are signs of a destiny marred by theft and death. Uneven and dry veins bring deprivation of wealth. Thus, the ancient sages have laid out the signs by which the fortunes of men and women may be discerned, each feature speaking of destiny, virtue, and fate, as revealed in the sacred verses.