It is advisable and recommended to know about......Samudrika Sastra in Hinduism....This is part 1 & Part 2 will follow
What is Samudrika Sastra in Hinduism – Morphology ..... Anga Lakshana Sastra.......Read & Realise....PART......1
Samudrika Sastra... in Hinduism is a Sanskrit term for the Hindu school of morphology. It is also known as Anga Lakshana Shastra and is a sort of occult science that uses physical features of a human body to prognosticate its future. Like astrology and palmistry, it originated in India and is recognized as an occult science.
Samudrika Sastra gives seven golden principles to judge a person’s future. One would be fortunate if one has.....
1. Long arms..... long eyes.... long waist..... long nostrils.... and.... a long front part (above the waist).
2. Short neck, short ears, short back and short thighs.
3. Well developed nose, eyes, forehead, teeth, head and chest
4. Soft and subtle finger tips, hair, nails and skin.
5. Red or rosy palms, soles, nails, palate, tongue, lips and the edge of the eyes.
6. Deep voice, intelligence and navel.
7. Well spread forehead, chest and shoulders.
After a methodical compilation by Sage Samudra (Samudrena) during 4th Century AD it came to be known as Samudrika Sastra.
The three main branches of Samudrika Sastra are:......
1. Mukhapriti Vijnana (Study made on the basis of reading the face and the general structure).
2. Hasta Rekha Vijnana (palmistry).
3. Pada Lakshana Vijnana (study of the lines on the sole, also called solistry.)
The method of prediction studies the entire hint and structure of a human body and foretells its owner’s future on the basis of these ancient observations.
Samudrika Sastra received notable contributions from Hindu sages like Valmiki, Veda Vyasa, Sage Parashara, Varahamihira and Samudrena.
Samudrena had compiled all the observations of his predecessors and gave this study the form of a regular discipline.
According to a verse attributed to Varahamihira, Samudrika Shastra studies thirteen attributes of a body..... They are.....
1. Anuka – shape or general appearance of the face.
2. Unmana – quantity or volume.
3. Kanti – glow.
4. Gati – Gait.
5. Prakriti – Basic nature.
6. Mana – Weight.
7. Varna – Complexion.
8. Sattwa – essential or steadfast wisdom.
9. Sneha – smoothness of the body.
10. Samhati – the way the joints are formed.
11. Sara – Basic material.
12. Swara – the nature note from the throat.
13. Kshetra – the division of the mental, practical and basic worlds in the overall personality.
Later on, the element of gandha (natural odor) was added to the list to make it a study of fourteen basic parameters to reveal the features of a body.
Since everything has been created from the five basic elements – earth, water, fire, space, and air – it is the dominant influence of these elements that gives clues in the assessments.
1. Anukha.....
Means the shape or appearance. Although the study of the face dominates this section, general appearance of the entire body is taken into consideration. Those with a square face are practical, whereas those with a round face are unwise, people with a spatulate face are short tempered but tenacious; persons with an oval face are more thoughtful and persons with the inverted pitcher-like face are more imaginative.
There are many subdivisions of each category of face, made on the basis of the angularity of the nose, its concavity or convexity and the like, also on its semblance with the face of beasts of animals.
2. Unmana......
Earlier, unmana was used to analyze the height of a person; subsequently, two other dimensions were added. In order to measure these dimension, the unit employed is angula or roughly the breadth of the finger; and hatha (hand’s length, i.e., from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.) While 24 angulas are equal to one hatha, one hatha is believed to be 18 or 19 inches long. Proportions of the face with the entire body, length of the nose, and breadth of the forehead are some of the proportions that are studied to predict the fate of a person. For example a man with a broad forehead is likely to succeed in the administrative field, a man with a convex forehead is more of a communicator and hence good for a marketing job, and one with a concaving forehead is of reflective temperament and is ideally suited for creative jobs.
3. Kanti or mrijja.....
discusses the natural glow of a person that gives an aura to the personality. This glow is again studied with regard to the predominance of the basic elements, and accordingly the man’s potential to cash in on his talents and abilities can be predicted.
4. Gati.....
the manner in which one carries one’s body reveals a lot about the person’s demeanor, confidence, tenacity and the capacity to achieve success in one’s mission in life.
5. Prakriti.....
refers to the basic nature of a person. This factor is indispensable in any study of Indian origin. Following the Ayurvedic dictum, this branch of knowledge also divides all human beings into three categories – pitta prakrti, phlegmatic (kaphat prakriti) and windy (vata prakriti); accordingly their capabilities and success or failure in life is determined.
6. Mana.....
In Samudrika Sastra, mana means the body weight. It is believed that ancient acharyas of this knowledge could prognosticate about a person once they knew his or her exact weight. Not only this, when they would have no scale, they would make the person sit in water in a specially built vessel. The weight of the water displaced by the person’s body would give them a clue about his/her weight. This ratio of the general appearance and the weight factor was used to know more about the person.
7. Varna....
Those with fair and reddish varna are generally successful in life. Those with a pale complexion are generally of an artistic temperament, but shining, dark-complexioned persons are normally great achievers.
8. Sattva ......
determines the steadfastness of the wisdom of a person. Only with natural confidence in oneself is generally a born achiever.
9. Sneha.
Those with a smooth body are generally soft by nature and are easy going people. Their lives are full of missed opportunities and lost chances. Its excess is not good in hair and teeth, its excess in skin and tongue is indicative of luxurious living.
10 . Samhati.......
Studies the person’s body joints. The lesser the joints are visible, the better it is for the health of the person.
11. Sara....
Sara means the overall impact of the personality, which depends upon the genes or Samskara. This is noticeable in those persons whose approach life is very cautious. Those with a gay and cavalier attitude may lack it.
12. Swara...
is an important parameter and an independent branch; Swarodaya Vidya has evolved from it. Every person has a distinct swara (natural voice). The interaction among the thousands of nadis results in one’s special swara.
13 . Kshetra.....
Determines the division and hence domination among the mental, practical and basic worlds. According to this knowledge, a mere look of a person reveals his basic characteristics.
Every person has his/her own distinct gandha (odour). There are seven kinds of smell
karpuni gandha (camphor – like),
kasturi gandha (musk like),
pushpi gandha (flowery),
unarki gandha (betel-mint like),
varuni gandha (wine-like and over powering),
tivra gandha (pungent like that of a vinegar), and
smell of putrefaction.
Those with kasturi gandha are always successful, and those with the last type never give up.
Source – Notes taken from Encyclopedia of Hinduism Volume IX (IHRF). (page 155 - 157)
Samudrika Sastra for Women & Men......PART...2
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Samudrika Sastra for Women & Men.....PART...2
Samudrika Sastra..........For MEN.
Blindly marry a man who has even 12 of these 20 characteristics (Lakshana)!
If your guy has these qualities, marry him....
1. Ever since the convention of marriage came into existence, for every parent, looking for a rightful partner for their daughter remained a primary concern. No kidding, Kings back in time organized ‘Swayamvars’ to choose a rightful prince for their princesses.
2. Characteristics of a good guy...
Let us look into Hinduism for example, be it Ramayana or Mahabhrata, parents of Sita and Draupadi, were deeply concerned to chose a suitable partner for their daughters; honorary sages were concerned with, following which the Swayamvaras were organized, on their instructions.
3. Concept of Swayamvara.....
Unlike TV or movie, where a shorter version of Swayamvars were showcased, where all the princes and Kings were asked to battle out each other in games of power and mind. The concept of Swayamvara was much wider.
4. Sages' advise on marriage partner....
The parameters were set by sages and were later inscribed in Shastras for the knowledge and benefit of the generations to come. Ancient sages devised 20 characteristic parameters, on which a man was evaluated and considered suitable and unsuitable, based on how individuals faired.
5. What to look out for?...
Samudrika Shastra, as we know is a Vedic study of an individual’s aura, face, personality, and whole body. Based on this study’s guidelines, one must look for these 20 ‘lakshanas’ in man before choosing them as their companions for life.
6......1st.....
He must possess courage, and shall have endurance. The guy must do anything and everything with the spirit of a lion, even if the deed is great or small.
7. ....2nd.....
The man must be highly cautious, about everything in his life and the ones who matter to him the most. He may not be a strategic planner, but should have an eye for loop holes and solution.
8....3rd....
A guy who believes in rising early (not precisely to be rising with sun) and motivates other's to do so, keeping in mind the health benefits, is a man of good intent.
9...4th.....
Man, who shows resoluteness or toughness to withstand difficult labor, and isn't afraid from hard work.
10....5th....
A man, who is believes in and works upon equal and generous distribution and division of food and property among family and friends. He believes in sharing the load and the fruit of hard work.
11...6th....
A guy, who is has keen ear and heart and who is conscious of his partner's needs and desires and works towards fulfilling them.
12. 7th.....
A guy, who understands the risk of jeopardizing his relationships, personal and professional. The one who is circumspect, when it comes to the matters of love.
13. 8th...
Most men is a misconception that sharing the details of their manhood's prowess with peers, makes them urban cool. But, a guy who believes in respecting the privacy of his love life, is definitely a keeper.
14 ..9th....
The man, who possess patience and perseverance in all the business of life.
15 ..10th...
Who doesn't believe in storing unnecessary things life and preserves only things, people and memories that are dear to him the most and are necessary.
16...11th...
A man who is down to earth, and doesn't let his wealth and success, to ruin his sanity, pride, magnificence and ostentation.
17...12th....
Man, who is ambitious and is humble toward others around him.
18...13th....
Man, who feels content and is happy with whatever he has and strives to achieve, but at the same time isn't disheartened to about things he doesn't have.
19...14th....
A man, who believes in consuming proper nutrition through his diet and his conscious of his health, and encourages others to do so. He doesn't need to be a health freak.
20...15th....
He avoids over-sleeping and is always fresh.
21...16th....
He is humble, kind and respectful towards his employees, employers, and colleagues.
22...17th...
A man, who isn't a coward and wouldn't look for an easy escape when attacked by robbers and villains.
23...18th...
Man, who is diligent in his work and is working willingly, regardless of external disturbances, like weather.
24....19th...
The man who never loses out his cool and is patient in the toughest of times, and is quick-thinker. A guy, who never gets violent while fighting with friends and family.
25...20th...
Is optimistic, and hopeful of goodness, and also never gives up on his dreams and way to success.
Samudrika Shastra......For Women!!!
These physical features in women reveal their true nature!
Decoding woman's personality with Samudrika Sastra....
1. Women are born charmers; and they have this unexplained gravitational pull that makes them the center of our universe. But, they are also very mysterious; and it is often difficult to understand a woman's true nature just by looking at her. But, our Hindu sastras do have way to decode their personalities.
2. Samudrika Sashtra....
Samudrik Sastra is a branch of Indian astrology, a Vedic tradition dedicated to study the face, aura and whole body analysis of humans.
3. Study of human body....
A Sanskrit term, Samudrika, serves like an giant umbrella of knowledge revolving around body features, and its several branches include, Hast Samudrika (Palmistry), Kapal Samudrika (Phrenology), Mukh Samudrika (Face reading).
4. Garuda Purana....
It is also has a key mention in the ancient Hindu text, the Garuda Purana. On exploring this further, you will find Anga Shastra, books which are specifically dedicated to the study of women’s body features.
5. Categories...
Samudrika Shashtra is broadly categorized into two Stri Samudrika and Purush Samudrika. According to Stri Samudrika, a woman’s true nature can be easily judged by just a look at her features.
6. Unravel the mystery....
Let us find out, what different physical features in a woman tell her about their true self.
7. Feet....
A girl whose feet are soft, smooth, well developed, warm, shining pink in colour, without much perspiration, will be enjoying full happiness befitting her sex. If the indications are contrary, she will suffer misery.
Contd… 8
8. Contd…
A girl whose soles bear the symbols of conch, wheel, lotus, flag, stout fish, is fit to be married by a King. Symbols of rat, snake and crow denote poverty/misery.
9. Nails on toes....
Shining pink in colour, smooth, raised and round nails indicate happiness & good health. Blackish or torn nails indicate misery.
10. Toe...
Raised, full, round, pink colour indicates happiness. Small and irregular in shape denote misery.
11. Contd…
Short length of toe indicates short life. A flat sole is a sign of poverty & servitude. If the sole is bent in irregular shape, then it means the woman has a deceitful nature.
12. Contd…
If the space created between the curve of sole and floor is more than average, it indicates mediocre financial status.
13. Contd…
If a woman has her toes overlapping one over the other, then it hints at an early widowhood.
14..Contd…
If her smallest (5th) toe doesn't touch the ground, then she may forsake husband & marry another. If the 2nd toe is longer than great toe, it indicates conjugal happiness before and after marriage. If 3rd and 4th do not touch ground, it indicates definite widowhood.
15...Contd…
While walking, if the girl throws up dust on the road then she will turn out to have a bad character, and bring shame to her family.
16..Back of feet....
If the ankle skin is smooth and soft without veins showing up, then that is a sign of a Queen. Tiny hair around her ankle area denote long period of servitude. And, if feet are lean, bony or without flesh, it is an indication that she is sexually undesirable.
17...Heels...
Even heels denote that the woman is good for companionship; if they are stout, it indicates that she is undesirable, sexually. If they are high, it means she will have loose character and long heels hints as misery.
18...Legs (portion below knee)...
If the skin appears to be even, smooth, without harsh hair, then these are the signs of a girl destined to enjoy life fully.
19....Knees...
If she has round, smooth, good looking knees, then consider her to a magnet for good luck. Loose knees indicate poverty, and bony knees without flesh connote loose character.
20....Thighs.....
A woman who has fleshy, round, like an elephant's trunk with considerate spacing between thighs with light colored hair, then it denotes that she has great chances to be married to a highly successful man.
21.....Waist.....
If she has a circumference that is not exceeding the width of 24 fingers (approx. 15 to 16") with well developed hips then it means it is a life full of happiness and prosperity for her. If she has flat, long, without flesh, caved in or hairy waist forebodes widowhood, and misery.
22...Arms.....
A woman with fleshy, soft, and round arms is sign that attracts auspiciousness.
23..Thumbs...
If thumbs take the shape of a lotus bud, she is fit to be married by a King. Bent or bony denotes bad luck.
24...Palms....
If a woman has slightly red palms, raised in the middle, with fingers evenly spaced with few lines on palm, then that is a very auspicious sign.
25...Back of Hands....
If she has soft skin, without hair or light-colored hair, and is well-built than she is lucky for the man she is married too. If her skin is dry with fine lines, then it means she would have to face struggles.
26...Fingers.....
Soft, smooth, long, gradually thinning out and hairless fingers are indication of good fortune. Small, bony, bent, and hairy, ones are sign of misfortune.
27...Nails (on fingers)...
If you have naturally colored pink nails, then it indicates kind and caring nature. And, if they are yellowish, and caved in with uneven shape, it is a sign of bad nature, and cruel person.
28...Back...
If a woman has fleshy, hairless back, it means she will be sexually desirable and would have a content sexual life. Bony, or hairy back with spots indicate she will have a loose tongue and would often cause hurt to her loved ones.
29....Neck....
If she has soft skin, without bones showing out, with 3 lines (fold/divisions) quite visible, then she will be a great wife and mother. A stout neck in woman hints at widowhood. Flat/short neck denotes a barren woman.
30....Cheeks....
A woman with raised, fleshy, round and naturally pink cheeks is lively in nature and kind to others. A hard or deep cheek without flesh and poky bone is a sign of an evil woman.
31...Laughter...
When she laughs, if her cheeks are raised and teeth are not visible, it is a sign of luck.
32....Nose....
Small nostrils of equal size are considered a sign of a healthy and fortunate woman. Flat or thick nose is unlucky. If the tip of nose is red or shrunken, widowhood is indicated. Flat nose denotes slavery; too small or too large a nose indicates quarrelsome nature.
33....Eyes...
If a woman has single colored (black, blue, green, brown, grey pupil) surrounded with whiteness matching a cow's milk, then it’s a sign of an emotional woman, who is possessive of her loved ones.
34....Ear....
Long with a round turn indicates children and happiness. Small, unevenly shaped, very thin, with veins showing up are unlucky signs.
35...Forehead...
Without veins showing through, without hair, like a half Moon, even, width equal to that of 4 fingers are signs of a fortunate girl blessed with children and husband. Sign of Swastika on forehead denotes a Queen. Hairy forehead is very unlucky.
36...Head....
High and round like an elephant's head is lucky. Spread out, flat, long or uneven are unlucky.
37....Hair....
Soft, black, long hair is lucky. Yellow, hard hair is evil. But, fair women with yellow hair and dark women with black hair are also lucky.
J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA
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