Samudrika Lakshanam, part of the ancient Samudrika Shastra, is the Vedic study of physical features (physiognomy) and their connection to a person's destiny, personality, and fortune.
Compiled & Interpreted for Educational Purposes
13. Legs, Knees, and Feet
- Strong legs: stability, stamina, capacity for endurance.
- Thin or weak legs: caution about long journeys or physical strain.
- Well-formed feet: groundedness, practicality; wide feet: generosity and stability.
General Characteristics
- Facial features: shape of the face, eyes, nose, lips, and jawline
- Body structure: height, weight, and proportions of the body
- Hair: texture, color, and style
- Skin: complexion and texture
- Soft, glossy hair
- Wide, clear forehead
- Eyebrows like a bow (no unibrow)
- Lotus eyes
- Straight nose
- Well-formed teeth (32, even, white)
- Sweet voice
- Long neck (like a conch)
- Deep navel
- Three folds on waist
- Non-hairy limbs
- Soft palms and soles
- Copper-colored nails
- Ankles not protruding
- Heels not cracked
- Small feet
- Moderate height
- Firm buttocks
- Lotus-like complexion
- Gentle speech
- Never sweating excessively
- Moves gracefully (swan-like gait)
- Upper lip slightly thicker
- Chin round
- Breasts neither too big nor small
- Ribs not visible
- Waistline narrow
- Thighs like plantain stem
- Pubic region soft and raised
- Sexual desire moderate (controlled, not excessive)
- Respects elders
- Loves cleanliness
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