Hast Jyotish

Introduction to

Hast Jyotish Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry

Ghanshyam Singh Birla

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INTRODUCTION TO HAST JYOTISH Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry by Ghanshyam Singh Birla © 2007 All rights reserved. No parts of this book may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. Galaxy Publications & Recordings 576 Route 315, Chénéville, Qc, Canada J0V 1E0 Tel.: 819-428-4298 Fax: 819-428-4494 www.palmistry.com Galaxy Publications & Recordings is a division of the Birla Vedic Network. Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Birla, Ghanshyam Singh Introduction to Hast Jyotish: ancient eastern system of palmistry / Ghanshyam Singh Birla ; foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad.

Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-9732290-1-1

1. Palmistry. I. Title.

BF921.B565 2007

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Original artwork by Sophie Bisaillon Text design and layout by Johanne Riopel

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Dedication I am extremely grateful to Mother Panchanguli, the deity of the five elements, who gave me the inspiration to begin this book, and to Lord Ganesha who encouraged me to complete it.

Contents

Acknowledgments

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Foreword

vii

Preface

ix

Chapter 1 Principles of Hast Jyotish within the Vedic Tradition

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Chapter 2 The Historical Roots of Palmistry in World Cultures

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Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand

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Chapter 4 The Activity of the Hand

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Chapter 5 Morphological Analysis

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Chapter 6 The Fingers: Our Conscious Expression

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Chapter 7 Nails: Armor of the Nervous System

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Chapter 8 The Thumb: Indicator of Our Individuality

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Chapter 9 Hand Types: Different Paths to Personal Growth

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Conclusion

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Glossary

255

Bibliography

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Index

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How to Take a Handprint

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Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand

Figure 22. A hast jyotishi student saying his morning prayer.

According to Eastern thought, in order for the hast jyotishi to begin the day in a harmonious manner, we can practice the following technique. Before getting out of bed, or talking with anyone, we should gaze into our two hands and say the following mantra:

Karagray Wastay Lakshmi, Karmadiay Saraswati, Karmulay Tu Govinday, Prabatay Kar Darshanam. The mantra is translated as: Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity, lives in my fingers; Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, lives in my palms; and God, the ultimate creative force, throbs ceaselessly in my pulse at the root of my hands. What a blessing to begin my day by acknowledging the divine forces working within me. Having said this mantra, find out which nostril is dominant and touch the ground with the corresponding hand. With the same hand, touch your forehead and get out of bed with the corresponding foot. In this way, we literally start our day “on the right foot” (Fig. 22). 31

Chapter 3 — Geography of the Hand

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This chapter introduces all the areas of the

Minor lines Conscious

hand important in the study of hast jyotish. In the following pages, we will concentrate on the three levels of awareness in the hand: the superconscious, the mounts; the subconscious, the

Major lines Subconscious Mounts Superconscious

major lines; and the conscious, the minor lines (Fig. 23). In addition, we will also take a look at several other significant areas of the hand. These will include the quadrangle, the Kalpnic path, the three bracelets of health, wealth, and wisdom found on the wrist, and the arc of the hand located at the top of the palm. We will also explore the various divisions of the hand; for example, the personal and impersonal worlds, as well as the fingers, divided into the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether. Finally, we will look at the interpretation of the three gunas in the entire hand, then in the palm, and the fingers.

Figure 23. The three levels of consciousness—superconscious, subconscious, and conscious—are seen through the mounts, major and minor lines, respectively. our subconscious—function. The minor lines—our conscious mind—indicate to what extent we are aware of our deeper subconscious and superconscious nature. The superconscious relates to

sattwa, our soul nature, the subconscious relates to rajas, our mind, and the conscious relates to

tamas, our physical nature.

THE THREE LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS SEEN IN THE MOUNTS, THE MAJOR AND MINOR LINES

The Mounts: Our Superconscious

The three levels of consciousness—

The mounts indicate the degree to which

superconscious, subconscious and conscious—are

we are in tune with our superconscious. Within

seen through the mounts, major and minor lines,

each of us lies a soul, the individuated spark of

respectively. The mounts reflect our supercon-

the universal spirit that we call God. This force is

scious nature, the nature of our convictions

referred to as sattwa, our superconscious. This

developed over a period of lifetimes. They

profound aspect of our nature, however, is not

provide the ground upon which the major lines—

easily apparent on a conscious level. It is through


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the course of our evolution—our transformation

The palm is divided into ten areas called

and growth while in the physical body—that we

mounts (Fig. 24). Eight of these mounts relate

are ultimately able to become aware of our soul’s

to corresponding heavenly bodies that indicate

presence.

a wide range of specific attributes, both posi-

The mounts, called parwat in Hindi meaning

tive and negative. The mounts are Luna (Earth’s

little mountains, constitute one of the most

moon, a natural satellite), Venus, Mars nega-

significant areas of the hand, one that most

tive (-) and Mars positive (+)—forming what

intimately mirrors our soul nature. The quality of

we refer to as the Mars galaxy—Jupiter,

the mounts and their related fingers will indicate

Saturn, Sun (the star at the center of our solar

to what degree we have strived to connect with

system), and Mercury. In addition, there are two

this deeper self. Ideally, when the mounts are

mounts, Rahu and Ketu, known in Eastern

individually balanced and integrated with one

literature as the shadow (chaya) planets. The

another, there is a channel open to spirit. When

effects of Rahu and Ketu, observed and

the positive characteristics of each are activated,

recorded by the ancient rishis, were found to

the mounts become like fertile ground that

be significant. These mounts do not relate to

provides sustenance for the major lines that travel

actual heavenly bodies, but to the points of

across them. Our soul, mind and body—indicated

intersection of the orbits of the Earth and the

by the major lines of heart, head, and life—have

Sun at the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. In

the support of our superconscious, as they have

the hand, Rahu and Ketu also act as points of

roots firmly anchored in spirit.

intersection between other mounts.

s f gg+ h j a d . /

Luna: Perception Venus: Love Mars negative: Physical strength Mars positive: Mental stamina Jupiter: Purpose Saturn: Coordination Sun: Magnetism Mercury: Enlightenment Rahu: Present environment

h j a d g- . g+ f

Ketu: Past karma Figure 24. The palm is divided into ten areas called mounts.

s /


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In astrology, the planets Mercury, Venus,

with one another. Each comprises a territory with

Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are known as the

a specific role to play and, when the mounts are

personal planets. These heavenly bodies, as well

in harmony, the whole land feels at ease, and

as the Sun and Moon, were seen by the ancients

supports the lines that travel across them. The

to have the greatest effect on human attitudes

mounts are like a diary of our superconscious

and behavior because of their proximity to the

convictions about life. Each mount is the focus

Earth. Although modern astrology includes the

of a specific aspect of life.

outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and articulates their influence, they are not included here. And, of course, since Earth is the recipient of the planetary influences, it is not included in the naming of the mounts. If we view the hand as a map of the mind, then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its terrain, the living soil of our superconscious (Fig. 25). The development of the mounts will directly affect the interpretation of the lines that traverse them. Some mounts may be fertile and evenly formed, others depleted, and still others even treacherous. Some may be too dry, and others too humid. Some may be in a state of transition from one condition to an-

Figure 25. If we view the hand as a map of the mind, then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its terrain, the living soil of the person’s superconscious.

other. Others may have stayed as they are for eons. A line that travels across harmonious, balanced mounts will be better nurtured than

Luna

a line that traverses negatively developed ones.

The mount of Luna (Fig. 26) corresponds

Therefore, an awareness of the underlying

to the perceptions of our five senses—smell,

mounts is essential for an accurate interpreta-

taste, sight, touch, and hearing—and the degree

tion of the lines.

to which we receive an accurate or distorted im-

Like the continents and countries that com-

pression of what is happening around us. The Luna

prise the planet Earth, the mounts that together

mount is thus an indicator of our ability to per-

constitute the entire hand must be harmonious

ceive ourselves, and the world around us, in an


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objective manner. It is one of the most important

Sun, rather than being a source of light itself, the

mounts since our perceptions are the foundation

Luna mount shows our ability to receive and

for our actions. The mount of Luna, therefore,

reflect the light of the soul force within us. Many

acts as a blueprint for behavior that is revealed in

musicians, composers, writers, actors and inven-

the formation of subsequent mounts. Luna is the

tors have a strong, positive Luna.

mount we check for signs of optimism, depres-

However, we can become so caught up in

sion, gratitude, sadness, trust or paranoia. It

the perception of our senses that we are no longer

relates to the mind of the senses. Luna also

able to receive and reflect the light of the soul

relates to how we use our imagination; for

force within us. We become restless in our search

example, whether we see the glass as half full or

for fulfillment, constantly striving to satisfy our

half empty. Thus, Luna can be seen as a doorway

senses. We run the risk of becoming disconnected

for illness or healing.

from our inner self, and may feel sad and anxious.

The mount of Luna (Moon), or Chandra, is

In this fragmented state, our imagination may

the ultimate yin force within us. While the Sun

create hallucinations without the guidance of

mount relates to our father aspect or masculine

objective perception.

principle within us, the Moon relates to our mother aspect or feminine principle within us. Luna relates to sensitivity, nurturance, and inspiration.

Venus

It represents the element of water. Just as the

Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East,

actual Moon in the sky reflects the light of the

which translates as sweet (Fig. 27). It relates to the Goddess of Love who extends her profound caring to all. Venus relates to our physical sense organs—nose, tongue, eyes, skin, and ears—and our body’s response to the impressions we receive from Luna’s interpretation of sensory data. Therefore, our ability to experience the sensory pleasures of life depends upon the degree of objectivity manifested by Luna’s perceptions. A study of the mount of Venus reveals the

Luna Figure 26. The mount of Luna corresponds to the perceptions of our five senses.

strength of the body to enjoy the senses and express them fully. It indicates the extent to which we possess a love of life and an appreciation of it


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in all its forms, including nature, music, conversa-

positive that, together, form the Mars galaxy

tion, art, and entertainment. The mount of Venus

(Fig. 28). The terms negative and positive relate

also reveals our degree of attachment to sensory

to their respective yin and yang placement on

pleasure. Venus shows whether we seek physical

the personal and impersonal worlds of the palm.

comfort solely for our own enjoyment, or for the

Mars negative relates to our physical energy, while

purpose of sharing the benefits of life with others

Mars positive focuses on our mental attributes.

in a more universal spirit of love. The mount of

Mars galaxy reflects our physical and mental

Venus shows our potential for being cheerful,

energy to act upon our ideas (Luna) by mobiliz-

lovable, kind, innocent, and full of life. However,

ing our body (Venus). The Venus mount indicates

when we become preoccupied with our need for

the degree to which we are gracious, loving and

security and comfort, we are self-centered and

attractive; whereas the strength, courage and

inconsiderate. We may demonstrate obsessive/

endurance associated with Mars galaxy ensure

compulsive behavior such that fulfilling our own

their expression. The mounts of Mars galaxy

needs blinds us to the needs of others.

relate to our ability to absorb and diffuse anger and stress. However, when we are unable to control our response to provocation—real or imagined—we act inappropriately. We may shout, cry, argue or become aggressive, making the situation worse, sometimes to the point of chaos.

Mars Galaxy

Venus

Mars positive

Mars negative

Figure 27. Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East, which translates as sweet.

g- Mars Galaxy g+

Mars Galaxy The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of two latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars

Figure 28. The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of two latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars positive that, together, form the Mars galaxy.


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As palmists, we need to examine both the

with recognition, status, and competition to get

mounts of Mars negative and positive in order

ahead. In that case, we feel isolated both from

to see if they are balanced. The example of a

others and from our own loving nature. We need

long-distance runner explains the synergy

to guard against defining who we are by what

between the Mars negative and Mars positive

we do.

mounts. He has the physical energy as well as

The Jupiter mount represents the ego:

the mental stamina (i.e. endurance, willpower,

how we see ourselves and our unique purpose

and discipline) to complete the run.

in the world. It reflects the strength of our intellect, and our ability to excel in our chosen field. It is the mount of ambition. Jupiter

Jupiter Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount and finger in the sattwa region of the hand (Fig. 29). The ancient rishis named it Guru, which translates as “dispeller of darkness.” Whereas the mounts of Luna and Venus are in the tamas region of the hand, reflecting our physical concerns; and Mars galaxy is in the rajas

energy relates to our ability to see our unique gifts working within a larger whole. We see ourselves as having a special role to fulfill; however, we do not lose sight of the fact that, as human beings, we are all interconnected. Our satisfaction comes, not from being recognized by others, but from the joy of being of service to them.

region, denoting our energy resources; the awareness of self, associated with Jupiter, awakens in us the need to seek the meaning of our

Jupiter

existence. Once this purpose is discovered and experienced, Jupiter then reveals to what degree we feel the desire to educate and share this knowledge with others. In Eastern texts, Jupiter is considered a benefic force as it relates to the awakening of our mind to find a purpose in life. It relates to the attributes of generosity, benevolence, confidence, mercy, joviality, and an expanded world view. However, there is a danger of seeing ourselves separated from others as we may become preoccupied

Figure 29. Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount and finger in the sattwa region of the hand.


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Saturn

plate and discover deeper truths about the

Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is consid-

nature of existence. While Jupiter relates to

ered to be one of the most powerful mounts in

our establishing a personalized identity, Sat-

the hand (Fig. 30). While Jupiter indicates the

urn is associated with the underlying reasons

potential for expanding our consciousness,

behind our existence.

Saturn relates to our ability to deepen it. Saturn

Although contemplation and philosophical

is the mount of transformation. Just as fire

study are important for spiritual growth, they

transforms iron into steel, the awareness we gain

should be balanced with humor and humility.

from the challenges and difficulties of life’s

Otherwise, our personal search for meaning may

experiences transforms pain and hardship into

isolate us from others.

wisdom and depth of character. However, if we are unable to assimilate the pain associated with challenging experiences that offer potential for growth, we can become bitter, resentful, and mean-spirited.

Sun The mount and finger of Sun are related to the heart and, according to hast jyotish,

The benefits associated with Saturn are

represent atma, the soul (Fig. 31). While the

gained through discipline and structure. We

mount of Luna (Moon) denotes the mother

learn to be introspective in order to contem-

aspect within us, the mount and finger of Sun

Saturn Sun

Figure 30. Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is considered to be one of the most powerful mounts in the hand.

Figure 31. Sun is related to the heart and, according to hast jyotish, represents atma, the soul.


Mercury

relates to the father aspect. The Sun is associated with God the Father, the Creator of whom our soul is a part. To the extent that

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According to Greek mythology, Mercury or Hermes is the messenger of the gods (Fig. 32).

Sun energy is positively developed in the hand,

Similarly, in hast jyotish, the mount and finger of

we are able to connect with our soul attributes.

Mercury relate to our ability to communicate. In

We have allowed Saturn energy to transform

Sanskrit, Mercury is referred to as Buddha, which

pain and hardship into understanding and com-

suggests enlightened consciousness. In Hindu

passion. As we become free from attachments

philosophy, the path of Buddha is not ordinarily

and expectations that potentially could inter-

accessible to most human beings because of our

rupt the flow of our Sun energy, we are able

attachments and entanglements with material

to express unlimited joy, and to manifest quali-

objects and sensory pleasures. The mount of

ties of brilliance, creativity, and unconditional

Mercury reflects one of our greatest challenges—

love.

that of transcending our preoccupation with the According to Western mythology, the

external world.

Sun is Apollo, the God of light. In Sanskrit, the Sun is referred to as Surya —“that which shines forth with unceasing rays of light.” The mount of Sun in the hand is the mani-

Mercury

festation of solar brilliance. In its positive form, it is dynamically charged with soul energy and knows no limits. It helps stimulate our initiative and restores vitality. A positive Sun mount and finger suggests that we can be a great source of light and inspiration for anyone who comes within our magnetic range. Just as the physical Sun is an immense and powerfully radiating body of

Figure 32. According to Western mythology, Mercury or Hermes is the messenger of the gods.

heat and light, in astrology and palmistry its force is associated with strength and mag-

The mount of Luna reveals our perception

netism. It is further associated with the

of how our life should unfold. It acts as a blue-

qualities of courage, conviction, and self-

print for subsequent behavior. The mount of Ve-

reliance.

nus, which represents our physical body, indicates

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the manifestation of the ideas seen in Luna. The

Here we have to confront the results of all our

mount of Mars is associated with action, the

past actions in the form of present circum-

mobilizing force that acts upon the perceptions

stances.

and plans of Luna and Venus. The mount of Jupi-

The mount of Rahu is located in the center

ter reveals how our energy is guided towards a

of the palm and is defined by the bordering

purpose. The mount of Saturn shows the degree

mounts of Luna, Venus, Mars positive and

of discipline and depth of character that we have

negative, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, and Mercury.

developed in order to bring structure to our pur-

Located in the rajas area of the palm, Rahu serves

pose. The mount of Sun reveals the degree of

as a bridge to connect Ketu, in the tamas region,

success that comes from devotion to our chosen

with Saturn, in the sattwa realm. Taken together,

purpose. However, there is a danger that we can

Rahu and Ketu show how well we are dealing with

become overly attached to the name and fame

issues in our immediate environment that have

we have attracted. Finally, the mount of Mercury,

resulted from our past thoughts, attitudes, and

the last mount in the sattwa realm, reveals our

behavior, and to what degree these issues will be

ability to express ourselves like the Buddha, in an

carried forward into the future.

enlightened manner that demonstrates detachment from the fruits of our actions.

The formation of Rahu determines the degree to which it is balanced—whether it is even with, slightly lower than, or sunken—relative to the surrounding mounts. The shape of the mount

Rahu and Ketu In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are referred to as chaya graha, the shadow planets (Fig. 33). In Western astrology, they are called the North and South nodes respectively. They are not actual physical bodies but refer to the points Rahu

of intersection where the Moon’s path crosses the ecliptic—where the Moon is in alignment with

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the Sun and the Earth. Yet, like the celestial bodies, they exert a distinct influence over us. The mount of Ketu reflects our past. It is the balance sheet or record of all our previous actions. The mount of Rahu reflects our present.

Ketu

/ Figure 33. In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are referred to as chaya graha, the shadow planets.


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of Ketu is defined by the wrist and the base of

how we love; the head line resides in the center

the palm where it intersects the mounts of Luna

or rajas area and shows how we think; and the

and Venus. The formation of Ketu, indicated

life line resides in the lowermost or tamas area

largely by the width of the wrist, determines its

and reflects how we live. As explained in the light

degree of development.

bulb analogy in Chapter One, page 8, when the

In summary, the major and minor lines

lines of heart, head, and life are equal in strength,

should be seen in reference to the underlying

they create a synergy of light, energy, and mat-

mounts upon which they travel. The mounts

ter operating in our subconscious awareness. In

reveal our level of soul awareness. Mounts that

magnetic terms, the head line acts as the neutral

have a positive formation, in harmony with the

force both binding and separating the heart line,

other mounts, indicate a feeling of peace. Our

with its positive charge, and the life line, with its

superconscious then becomes a rich, rewarding

negative charge. When these three lines (mind,

reservoir upon which both our major and minor

heart, and body) are working in harmony, the

lines can draw.

energy forces within us are unified. Our subconscious then becomes a rich, rewarding reservoir upon which our minor lines can draw.

The Major Lines: Our Subconscious Expression The three major lines, consisting of the lines

The three major lines should be equally long, deep, and strong. They should be rounded in shape without interference lines, islands, or blockages.

of heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or subconscious, level of awareness (Fig. 34). These lines are superimposed upon the mounts. They indicate how we love, think, and live. Ideally, when these lines are balanced individually and collectively, our feeling, thinking, and manner of living are harmonized. We are confident and self-

Heart Head

assured. The three principal lines in the hand form a Life trinity of energy forces: the hradaya rekha (heart line), mustishk rekha (head line), and jeevan

rekha (life line). The heart line resides in the uppermost or sattwa area of the hand and reflects

Figure 34. The three major lines, consisting of the lines of heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or subconscious, level of awareness.


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The Heart Line: Indicator of Love

rajas area of the palm, the head line indicates the degree to which we are able to perceive objec-

The heart line indicates the depth of our

tively. Consequently, it shows our potential for

ability to love unconditionally (Fig. 35). Located

such spiritual qualities as concentration, peace,

in the sattwa area of the palm, it is closely

and intuition. Chronological life events also regis-

related to the soul, reflecting our capacity for

ter on the head line, particularly those affecting

cultivating the qualities of generosity and

our mental health and psychological outlook. The

forgiveness. Chronological life events also regis-

head line also yields information about the actual

ter on this major line—most particularly events

organic condition of our brain.

relating to interpersonal relationships and emotional complications. The heart line also provides information concerning the physical condition of the heart organ. Head line

Heart line

Figure 36. The head line relates to our intellectual nature— our degree of intelligence and mental refinement.

Figure 35. The heart line indicates the depth of our ability to love unconditionally.

The Life Line: Reflection of Health The life line yields valuable information about

The Head Line: Mirror of Mind Power

our physical wellbeing (Fig. 37). As the negative aspect of the trinity in the tamas area of the palm,

The head line relates to our intellectual

the formation of the life line indicates the state

nature—our degree of intelligence and mental

of our health, our degree of stamina, and the con-

refinement (Fig. 36). It reflects the mind of the

dition of our nervous system. Ideally, it reflects a

senses. As the neutral aspect of the trinity in the

stable foundation that provides physical support


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for our thinking and loving. It reveals the extent

find harmony, we need to develop the qualities

of our enthusiasm for life, and our willingness to

related to the other two lines.

undertake challenges. The life line shows our ability to channel our life force effectively. It indicates whether we conserve or squander our energies. We can either be responsive to the energies that surround us and go with the flow, or we can resist them, becoming tense, tired and unhappy. Chronological life events also register on the life line, particularly those affecting our physical health and manner of living.

Stephen: Balance in the Three Major Lines Stephen’s heart, head, and life lines are equal in strength (Fig. 38). He is a healer renowned for helping people. Stephen’s returning clients testify to his kind, loving nature; he is full of vitality and always ready to be of support.

Stephen

Heart line Head line Life line Figure 37. The life line yields valuable information about our physical well being.

Life line Figure 38. Stephen’s heart, head, and life lines are equally strong.

Balance in the Major Lines

Laura: Heart Line Predominant

The three major lines give a clear under-

Laura’s heart line is predominant, with inter-

standing of how well we use and coordinate our

ference lines on a broken head line and the life line

body, mind and soul energies. Ideally, all three

short and fragile (Fig. 39-A). Laura has a strong

major lines are equal in strength. Often, however,

desire to share her love. However, her weak head

one of these lines will be stronger than the rest,

line suggests that she does not have discrimina-

indicating the focus of our attention. In order to

tive intelligence and, consequently, she may


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Laura

Interference on the head line

Heart line

Heart line

Head line Break on the head line

Life line

Life line B) After

A) Before

Figure 39. In Laura’s before handprint, the heart line is predominant, with interference lines on a broken head line, and the life line is short and fragile. In Laura’s after print, the three major lines of heart, head, and life are more balanced. attract the wrong people to love. These choices

skipping several grades in school. At a young age,

can affect her enthusiasm for life, as indicated by

she received her doctorate for a brilliant philo-

her underdeveloped life line. In Laura’s after print,

sophical treatise. Excelling intellectually was

the three major lines of heart, head and life are

Denise’s sole ambition. Although she has become

more balanced (Fig. 39-B). Over time, she has learned how to redirect her passion. She devel-

Denise

oped an interest in study and research, and eventually became a writer. Now that she feels more stable, she is no longer susceptible to people taking advantage of her vulnerable heart. She attracts better friends and has renewed interest in living a long, healthy, happy life. The longer life line in her second handprint reflects these changes. Head line

Denise: Head Line Predominant Denise’s head line is stronger than her heart and life lines (Fig. 40). Denise was a child prodigy,

Figure 40. Denise’s head line is stronger than her heart and life lines.


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a successful teacher, she longs for more energy

country with their children. The predominant life

to pursue a relationship. Denise should partici-

line in Mary’s hand reflects her preoccupation with

pate in a recreational activity involving other

great physical activity. Mary needs to use the

people that will help her develop good relation-

opportunity provided by her husband’s release

ships. In this way, she will strengthen her heart

from prison as a second chance in life. She needs

line. Denise also needs to take up yoga or engage

to channel her energies into providing a stable

in sports to strengthen her life line. These changes

and nurturing environment for her children, and

will be reflected, over time, in a greater balance

making decisions for herself that have long term

among her heart, head, and life lines.

benefits. Learning to make more appropriate choices will strengthen Mary’s heart and head lines, bringing them into balance.

Mary: Life Line Predominant Mary’s life line is the strongest of her three major lines (Fig. 41). Mary is a human dynamo who leads an action-filled, but somewhat danger-

Our Conscious Self: The Minor Lines

ous, life. After her husband was imprisoned for

The minor lines relate to our tamas or con-

selling drugs, she was left to take care of their

scious level of awareness (Fig. 42). The Saturn

family. When her husband was finally freed, they

line, Sun line, Mercury line, and the girdle of Venus

each bought a motorcycle and began touring the

are the most commonly found minor lines. Some

Minor Lines Mary

1. Saturn line 2. Sun line 3. Mercury line 4. Girdle of Venus

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2 3 1 Life line Figure 41. Mary’s life line is the strongest of her three major lines.

Figure 42. The minor lines relate to our tamas or conscious level of awareness.


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of these lines may not be present on the hand;

reflecting where we direct our love, thoughts, and

however, where they are found, these important

energy respectively. The point in our hand where

minor lines reflect the blossoming of attributes

the Saturn line begins indicates that we have be-

connected with the area.

come conscious of assuming responsibility for con-

Once we are aware of the relevance of these lines, we can develop them. Changes in the minor

necting with our purpose or life path. Therefore, this line often indicates our career potentials.

lines can often be observed in as few as three months.

Sun Line The Sun line (surya rekha) is a vertical line

Saturn Line

that, ideally, originates from the base of the palm,

The Saturn line (shani rekha), sometimes

the life line or the Saturn line (Fig. 44). It contin-

referred to as the line of karma or destiny,

ues upward past the head and heart lines, and

reflects the course of our life from birth to death

terminates on or near the mount of Sun. It can

(Fig. 43). The Saturn line is a vertical one that

also originate from the head or heart lines. Just

originates from the base of the palm, continues

as the Saturn line suggests structure, focus, and

upward past the head and heart lines, and termi-

endurance, the Sun line indicates the degree of

nates on or near the mount of Saturn. It is a tran-

success and fulfillment we enjoy as a result of

scending line that reflects how we structure and

our belief, dedication, and passion for what we

discipline ourselves. It gives focus and expression

are doing. We have engaged our hearts and,

to the three major lines of heart, head, and life

consequently, an aura of magnetism is created

Figure 43. The Saturn line reflects the course of our life from birth to death.

Figure 44. The Sun line is a vertical line that, ideally, originates from the base of the palm, the life line or the Saturn line.


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around us, attracting the appropriate circum-

the ability to communicate effortlessly. The

stances and associates into our lives.

Mercury line is sometimes referred to as the l i n e o f h e a l t h . D e p e n d i n g on w h e r e t h e Mercury line is broken—for example at the

Mercury Line The Mercury line (budha rekha) ideally originates from the life line and travels diago-

heart, head, or Saturn line—emotional, mental or work-related problems could be impeding our self-expression.

nally past the lines of head and heart to terminate on the mount of Mercury (Fig. 45). It relates to the god Mercury, or Hermes—the

Girdle of Venus

winged messenger of the gods. It is a line of

The girdle of Venus (shukra rekha) ideally

transcendence, creating a channel between the

forms a gentle arc in the sattwa area of the palm,

life line located in the tamas world and the

creating a channel that links the four sattwa

Mercury mount in the sattwa world. It reveals

mounts (Fig. 46). It indicates our capacity for

our ability to convey concepts and ideas to

creative expression, and is often found in the

the world, unimpeded by physical (life line),

hands of artists. Eastern texts consider the girdle

mental (head line), or emotional (heart line)

of Venus auspicious. Shaped like the crescent

concerns. Because we are focused and

moon, it symbolizes the beginning of a lunar cycle

absorbed in what we are doing, we rise above

with its promise of becoming full. The girdle of

any constraints of time and space. The

Venus is said to reflect a permanent smile that

Mercury line denotes intuition, spontaneity, and

we have in our hearts, showing that we can serve

Figure 45. The Mercury line ideally originates from the life line and travels diagonally past the lines of head and heart to terminate on the mount of Mercury.

Figure 46. The girdle of Venus ideally forms a gentle arc in the sattwa area of the palm, creating a channel that links the four sattwa mounts.


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as an inspiration to others through the beauty

tique of others without becoming defensive.

we exemplify in our lives. We may express

We are willing to recognize their views as posi-

ourselves through the established arts, such as

tive observations. We are able to perceive a

dancing, photography and poetry, or simply

reality beyond the physical senses. For this

through the ultimate creative expression—

reason, the truth line is often referred to as

devotional love. Examples of this devotion are

the love of God line.

Mother Teresa, who selflessly took care of the sick, and Saint Francis, upon whose shoulders

Ring of Solomon

even the birds felt free to rest. A broken girdle of Venus indicates that we are overly sensitive and need to find an outlet to channel our feelings.

The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle arc around the mount of Jupiter (Fig. 48). It is named after the Old Testament king, Solomon, who was known for his unerring ability to understand human character and offer wise

Love of Truth Line

council. In Sanskrit this line is called guru diksha

The love of truth line (satya rekha) is a

rekha, diksha referring to initiation by a guru

vertical line located on the mount of Saturn

or teacher who brings insight. Those with this

(Fig. 47). This line reflects our ability to per-

sign are philanthropic and often found in the

ceive the truth without becoming judgmental,

helping professions. We are drawn to people

and to recognize injustice without becoming

with the ring of Solomon, as they have the

bitter. In our openness, we welcome the cri-

potential to help us solve our problems.

Ring of Solomon Love of truth line

Mount of Saturn

Mount of Jupiter

Figure 47. The love of truth line is a vertical line located on the mount of Saturn.

Figure 48. The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle arc around the mount of Jupiter.


Mars Assistant Line

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Interference Lines

The Mars assistant line (mangal sahayak

Interference lines (avarodh rekha) can be

rekha) ideally runs parallel to the life line,

found crossing any of the mounts, as well as the

connecting the mounts of Mars negative and

major and minor lines (Fig. 50). They are some-

Venus (Fig. 49). It reflects that we are able

times referred to as “blessings in disguise”. They

to unite the two aspects of our nature—our

represent challenges that can either discourage

masculine (Mars) and feminine (Venus) selves.

us or make us stronger. Often they are found

Consequently, our personal energy expresses

originating from Mars negative, reflecting that our

as both a strong and loving nature. Our mag-

conflict is stemming from early family-related

netism then attracts positive support from

issues. The strength of these lines (depth and

others. The Mars assistant line is a sign of

length) suggests the severity of the obstacles.

excellent stamina, helping us to meet life’s

Many successful individuals have turned these

challenges. When the line is straight, rather

obstacles into opportunities.

than parallel to the life line, it indicates that Interference line crossing the heart line

we may spend our life resisting the support that is offered to us. A Mars assistant line that is attached to the life line indicates that

Interference line crossing the head line

the support we attract may end up draining our energy.

gFigure 50. Examples of an interference line crossing the heart line and an interference line originating from Mars negative (g-), crossing the head line.

Mount of Mars negative

Mars assistant line

Union Line Ideally, one or two union lines (vivaha

Life line

rekha) are found horizontally placed on the percussion of the mount of Mercury (Fig. 51). They

Mount of Venus

reflect deeply committed loving relationships. The number of union lines and their formation

Figure 49. The Mars assistant line ideally runs parallel to the life line, connecting the mounts of Mars negative and Venus.

show our attitude towards initiating, developing, and sustaining a partnership.

Index A Active, ix, 6-7, 9, 71, 95, 110, 119, 127, 129, 171, 195 Aestheticism (see also Rectangular Hand (Conic)), 99-101, 150, 213, 222, 233, 235-238 Aggressiveness, 36, 100, 106, 118, 152, 188, 237 Agni, 107-108, 155 Ahamkara (see also Ego), 163 Air, 32, 62-65, 137, 142, 148, 155, 170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 247-248 Akash, 22, 250 Alcohol, 154, 225 Altruism, 17, 161, 171, 173-174 Ambidextrous, 76, 82-84 Ambition, 4, 37, 44, 107, 140, 160, 172, 228-229, 230 Anahata (see also Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra), 249 Ananda, 3-5, 10 Anemia, 105, 153, 158 Anger, 15-16, 28, 36-37, 43, 61, 106, 108, 127, 141, 150, 188, 192-193, 195, 196, 234, 240 Angle, 74, 76, 81, 110, 166, 190, 204-208, 226-227 Angushth (see also Thumb), 159, 218 Angushth Madhya Rekha, 218 Anxiety, 29, 35, 103-104, 106-107, 145, 150, 153-154, 242, 245, 247, 248 Aquarius, 60 Arc, 32, 47-48, 57-60, 222, 229, 231-232, 247, 250-252 Aries, 60-61 Arogya Rekha (see also Healing Stigmata), 50 Arteries, 105, 204 Arthritis, 28, 126, 140 Ascetic (see also Rectangular Hand (Philosophic)), 222, 235-238 Assertiveness, 7, 100 Asthi Dhatu (see also Bone), 155 Astral Hand, 64-65 Astral, 16, 23, 64-65, 76, 87, 89, 242 Astrological chart, 19, 60, 84 Astrology, ix, 1, 19, 22, 24, 28, 34, 39-40, 84 Astronomy, ix, 1, 22, 23 Asymmetrical Hand (see also Elemental Hand), 222-226, 228 Atma (see also Atmabala, Soul, Soul Force), 38, 53-54 Atmabala (see also Atma, Soul, Soul Force), 167 Atoms, 2, 9-11, 65, 167 Attraction, 5, 10, 15-16, 36, 40, 44, 46, 49, 51, 74, 84-87, 89-90, 99-102, 121-123, 165, 169, 183, 194, 198, 206, 209, 211-212, 229, 234, 239, 243 263

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Atwater, P.M.H., 93 Aum, 4-5, 22 Avarodh Rekha (see also Interference Lines), 49 Awachetan (see also Major Lines), 51-53 Awareness, 4, 9, 16, 19, 29, 32-34, 37-38, 41, 45-46, 5153, 63, 72-73, 79, 82, 84-87, 89, 92-93, 99-100, 104, 111, 123-124, 136, 144, 162-165, 174, 179, 181, 187, 192, 194, 196, 199, 206-208, 213, 217, 229 Ayurveda, viii, 23, 29, 62, 105, 107-108, 155

Bridges (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul), 40, 61-62, 67-68, 128, 139-140, 166, 208-212, 217, 234 Brihaspati (see also Jupiter), 37 Brother Lawrence, 216 Buddha (see also Mercury), 39-40 Buddha Rekha (see also Mercury Line), 47 Buddhi (see also Discriminative Intelligence), 3-4, 12, 62, 65, 91, 129, 162-164, 168, 215 Bump, On Fingernail, 152, 158 Bump, On Logic Joint, 203-204

B Bacteria, 107, 156-157 Balance, 2-6, 9-12, 15, 43, 45, 51-52, 54, 56-57, 60-61, 66, 74, 91, 92, 95-98, 100, 107, 108-110, 112, 114115, 117-118, 120-121, 123, 125, 141, 142, 148, 154-155, 163-164, 166, 169, 171, 173, 178, 181, 185, 189, 197, 198, 201, 218, 221, 226-227, 233, 243-245 Balanced Tip, Thumb, 189 Basal Joint (see also Carpometacarpal Joint), 160-161 Beau’s Lines, 154 Benevolence, 37, 240, 241 Bhagavad Gita, ix, 3, 53, 64, 162 Bile, 107 Bilious, 107 Bindu, 4 Birth, 46, 61, 90-91, 180, 220, 228 Bliss, 3-4, 10, 64-65, 170 Bliss-Ether (see also Chakras), 64-65 Blockage, 41, 78, 107, 111, 144, 175, 215, 245 Blood, 103, 105-108, 147-148, 158, 204-205, 207 Blood Flow, 103, 105-108, 147, 204-205, 207 Blood Pressure, 29, 103, Blood Vessels, 147, 158, 204-205 Blue, 108-109, 158, 242 Body, ix, 2-5, 8-10, 12, 15-16, 22-24, 27-28, 33, 35-36, 39, 41, 43, 52-53, 62-65, 69, 90, 97-99, 103, 105-108, 124, 126-127, 131, 135-136, 139-140, 163-165, 168170, 173, 218, 219, 223, 227, 228, 242, 246, 248 Bone Marrow, 103 Bone, 103, 155, 160-162, 168, 242 Bracelets (Three), 32, 62 Brahma, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 170 Brahma Sutras, ix Brain, 14, 28, 42, 68, 70-74, 76-77, 80, 90, 93, 103, 105, 126-127, 129-132, 145, 147-148, 195, 205, 216 Breath, 15-17, 56, 92-94, 96, 98, 101, 105-108, 127, 149, 151, 153, 156, 163, 179, 200, 206-207 Breathing, Heavy, 96 Breathing, Shallow, 16, 96, 99, 208

C Calcium, 155, 156 Cancer, 60-61 Capricorn, 60, 171 Carpometacarpal Joint (see also Basal Joint), 160-161 Cathars, 26 Catholicism, 25-27 Causal Hand, 64-65 Caves (as Sign of Wisdom or Obstruction), 50 Caves (Cavern), 21 Cells, 2, 28, 90, 93, 103, 105-106, 157-158 Cervical (Fifth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 250 Chakra (fingertip), 143-144, 212-213, 214-215 Chakra (energy center), 15, 17, 53-54, 63, 64-65, 74, 143-144, 170, 179, 180, 200, 203, 212-214, 225, 227, 229-234, 249-250 Chandas, 22-23 Chandra (see also Luna, Mount of), 35 Chang, Dr. Louise, 158 Chaos, 36, 119, 163, 174, 196, 248 Character, 12, 14-15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 38, 40, 48, 51, 73-74, 85, 116, 125, 159, 165-166, 192, 218, 219, 224, 242 Chaya Graha (see also Shadow Planets), 33, 40 Chetan (see also Minor Lines), 51-53 Chi, 108 Children Lines, 50 Chit, 3-5, 10 Christianity, 24-27 Circulation, 104-109, 127, 133, 151-153, 156-157, 208, 219, 225, 235 Clairaudience (see also Sruti), 22, 244 Clairvoyance, 244 Clubbed Tip, Thumb, 189, 192-193, 213 Coccygeal (First) Chakra (see also Chakras, Mooladhara), 64-65, 170, 203, 224, 226 Coccyx, 65 Cognitive (see also Square Hand and Realist), 222, 226 Cold (see also Ida), 6-7, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 93, 95-96, 104, 107-108, 112, 124, 154, 245

Index

Color, 15, 95-96, 105-109, 110, 112, 158, 239, 242 Communication, 17, 22, 39, 47, 113, 122, 139-140, 249 Compassion, 17, 39, 54, 56, 70, 80, 131, 161, 168, 173, 201, 214, 230, 234, 237, 240 Concentration, 8, 42, 53, 55, 79, 83, 184, 200, 237, 240, 242, 245, 247 Conch (see also Shankh), 214 Confidence, 37, 41, 77, 101-102, 124, 142, 145-146, 149, 151, 173, 179-180, 198-199, 206, 212, 248 Confinement, 76, 150, 207-208, 225, 237 Conic Hand, 222, 235-238 Conic Tip, Thumb, 189, 191-192 Connoisseur, 213, 229 Conscious, ix, 29, 32, 45-46, 51, 53, 59, 66 Consciousness, vii, 2-4, 32, 38-39, 52, 59, 66, 75, 80, 87, 89-90, 93, 95, 103, 111, 113, 128-129, 131, 153, 163, 165, 168, 182, 194, 215, 222, 226-227, 230, 234, 237, 241-242, 246-247, 250 Consistency, 95, 96, 109-112, 190, 198-199, 217, 223, 235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 246 Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240-241 Consistency, Resilient, 109-110, 111, 190, 234, 240 Conviction, 32, 34, 39, 58, 62, 183, 197, 201, 203, 212, 217-218 Courage, 7, 36, 39, 49, 212-213, 237 Creation, 2-5, 9, 11, 161, 163, 170, 218 Creator, the, 3, 5, 10, 39, 161, 163 Crooked Fingers, 75, 125-126, 240 Crosses, 50, 54, 236 Cuticles, 148, 149, 150, 151, 154, 157 Cycles, 12, 47, 60, 90, 124, 163, 167, 221, 226, 229, 230, 243, 249-250

D Dark, 4, 6-7, 12, 26, 95 Death, 16, 19, 46, 60, 90, 93, 221 Decisiveness, 82, 212, 237 Deep Palmar Arch, 204, 206-207 Defensiveness, 18-19, 48, 118, 129, 132, 141, 145, 152, 182, 192, 196 Delusion (see also Maya, Illusion), 89, 163 Depression, 35, 105, 116, 129, 154, 188 Dermatoglyphics, 29, 212 Dermatology, 158 Dermis, 103 Destiny, ix, x, 14, 46, 91, 174, 212 Determination (see also Sankalp Pul), 61, 74, 86, 110, 167, 181-182, 188-189, 199-200, 208, 209, 210, 214, 216 Dharma, 23, 162, 167 Digestion, 103, 107-108, 127, 234

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Discipline, 18, 37-38, 40, 46, 61, 79, 118, 132, 133, 135, 139-140, 167, 183, 190, 192, 238, 240, 247-248, 250 Discriminative Intelligence (see also Buddhi), 3, 43, 62, 65, 91, 129, 164, 168, 196 Dissolution, 3, 161, 163 Distal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Sattwa Joint), 133134 Divine, ix, 5, 9, 12, 17-18, 22, 26, 31, 53, 64, 89-90, 161, 165, 215, 225, 242, 246 Divine Love, 161 Dominant Hand, ix, 72-73, 74-76, 78-80, 83-88, 91-92, 94, 114, 218-219 Donovan, Priscilla, 80, 93 Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 249 Dosha, (see also Tridoshas), viii, 153, 155, 222 Dossey, Larry, 28 Dreams, 16, 23, 54, 75, 101, 144, 173, 189-191, 209, 213, 228, 235, 237-238, 242-244 Duality, 4-8, 10-12, 71, 90, 91, 95-96, 163, 170 Durer, Albrecht, 221 Dynamic, 6, 28, 39, 45, 72, 74, 76, 78-80, 83, 85-87, 98100, 110, 112, 118, 121-123, 171, 175, 188-189, 216, 230, 246

E Ears (see also Nirukta), 22-23, 35 Earth, 2, 8, 27, 32-34, 40, 56, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 148, 155, 168-170, 179-181, 200, 202, 207, 212-213, 218, 224, 227, 229, 231, 242, 244 East, ix, x, 1, 3, 9, 15-17, 27-28, 31, 33, 35-37, 47, 56, 62, 80, 85, 89, 91-92, 161, 163-164, 203, 209, 213, 218, 234 Ecliptic, 40 Ectoderm, 103 Ego (see also Ahamkara), 37, 57, 67, 90, 163, 168, 230231, 240 Elemental Hand (see also Asymmetrical Hand), 222-226, 227-229, 232, 235, 237, 251, 253 Elephant Consciousness, 149 Emotion, 15, 27-28, 42, 47, 51-52, 55, 63, 71, 73-74, 84, 89-90, 98, 100-101, 106, 108, 117, 127-129, 135, 140, 153-155, 167, 184, 187, 191-192, 197, 202, 209, 211, 215, 225-226, 229-230, 236, 243-246, 248, 252 Empathy, 18, 54, 80, 106, 112, 185, 214, 223, 228 Endoderm, 103 Endurance, 36-37, 46, 70, 117, 120, 128, 131-132, 137, 139, 150, 155, 180-181, 207, 237-238 Energy, 2, 6-11, 15, 17, 28, 36-37, 39-41, 45-46, 49, 51, 56, 65-67, 71-72, 80, 90, 93, 95-96, 100, 102-109, 112, 116-125, 130-131, 133, 139, 143-144, 146, 150,

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160-161, 165, 167, 170, 173-174, 177, 179, 182-184, 189, 191-192, 195-196, 198-200, 204-205, 210-216, 222, 224-225, 227-228, 230-231, 233-234, 237-238, 241, 246-248, 250 Enlightenment, 17, 27, 33, 39-40, 128, 234, 247, 250 Enthusiasm, 43-44, 60, 104, 108, 128, 149, 151, 152, 170, 173, 175, 185, 189-191, 206, 217, 219, 226, 246, 248-249 Epidermis, 103 Eponychium (see also Cuticles), 157 Equality, 27-28, 41, 43, 51-52, 54-57, 72, 74-75, 114, 129130, 142, 166, 172-173, 175, 182-183, 185, 201, 207, 226, 228, 233-235 Equilibrium, 9, 10, 12, 17, 54, 56-57, 131, 163, 205 Equinox, 33, 60 Ether, 22, 32, 62, 63-65, 135, 142, 148, 170, 179, 218, 224, 230, 247, 250 Etheric Body, the, 28 Evenly Spaced Fingers, 74, 141, 142 Evolution, 16, 33, 72, 76, 80, 83, 93, 99, 161, 221, 222, 227, 229, 231, 232, 242, 246, 249, 250 Excess, 12, 95-96, 99-100, 104, 107, 124, 144, 154, 177 Exercise, 92-93, 95, 101, 106-108, 112, 120, 151, 170, 193, 199, 242, 245 Exhalation, 15, 92-93, 96 Existence, ix, x, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 37-38, 52, 56, 69, 89-90, 195, 210, 228, 230-231, 238-239 Explorer, 22, 32, 176, 178, 222, 227, 247, 248, 250 Exteriorization, 119 Extroverted, 56, 141-142 Eyes, 8, 16, 22-23, 35, 76, 83, 158, 230

F Face (see also Vyakaran), 22-24 Fast, 7, 106, 115, 120-121, 137-138, 177, 192, 247 Father, 27, 35, 39, 78, 243 Fear, 4, 15, 101, 103-104, 107, 124, 127, 153, 176, 199, 206-208, 225, 230 Feet (see also Chandas), 22-24, 103 Female, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 170, 230 Feminine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170 Fight/Flight, 103, 117-118, 127, 205 Finger Placement, 75, 141-143 Fingernails (see also Thumbnail), x, 103, 147-158, 228, 235, 242, 246-247 Fingernails, Beak-Like, 153 Fingernails, Bitten (see also Onychophagy), 148, 151, 155156 Fingernails, Brittle, 155, 158 Fingernails, Broad, 149-150, 218-219, 228, 246

Fingernails, Flared, 149, 150-151, 152 Fingernails, Flat, 151, 152-153 Fingernails, Long and Narrow, 149-150 Fingernails, Moons, 148, 151, 156-157, 166, 219, 235, 246 Fingernails, Short, 149, 151-152 Fingernails, Spoon, 153 Fingernails, Spots, 148, 155, 156, 166, 247 Fingertips, 29, 97, 131, 143-144, 147, 151, 238, 242, 244, 253 Fire, 32, 38, 62-65, 106-108, 112, 135, 142, 148, 152, 155, 170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 234, 239, 249 Five Senses, the, 3-4, 16, 34-35, 42, 48, 54, 62-65, 127, 162, 164, 168-170, 207, 213, 218, 223-224, 229, 234, 242, 243, 249-250 Flaccid, 109, 112 Flags, 50 Flexibility, 59, 80, 109-110, 140, 150, 152, 154, 191, 197, 198, 199, 235, 238 Forehead, 31, 92 Foresight, 121, 128, 132, 139, 149, 174, 187 Forked Head Line, 236, 238 Fox, Dr. Joshua, 158 Fragility, 43-44, 83, 151, 155, 207, 245 Frustration, 51-52, 105, 108, 145, 152, 154, 169, 173, 184, 188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 245, 247 Fungi, 157

G Gemini, 60 Generosity, 7, 37, 42, 54, 68-69, 96, 128, 152, 174, 190, 197-199, 203, 253 Gerber, Dr. Richer, 28 Giving, 4, 6-7, 26, 95, 96, 108, 112, 197, 198 Glands, 103, 155, 205 God, 3-5, 9-10, 15, 17, 24-25, 31-32, 35, 39, 47-48, 51, 62, 90, 162, 169-170, 179, 195, 248, 250 Gratitude, 35 Gravity, 2, 10, 124, 144, 150, 164, 181, 203, 215, 226 Grills, 50, 240 Guna (virtue), 118 Guna (energies), 2-5, 10, 12, 32, 65-67, 126, 127, 162, 167 Guru, 37, 48 Guru Diksha Rekha, 48 Gyana, 118

H Habit, 13-15, 51, 72-74, 80, 84-85, 90-91, 108, 119-121, 125, 131, 141, 154-155, 164, 166, 170, 188, 192, 207208, 245

Index

Hand Color, Mottled, 107 Hand Color, Pink, 105-106, 107, 110, 235, 246 Hand Color, White, 105, 106-107, 112, 242 Hand Color, Yellow, 107-108 Hand Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240, 241 Hand Consistency, Soft, 109, 112, 188, 198, 235, 242, 245, 248 Handprints, 13-14, 17-18, 21, 44, 59, 61, 77, 85, 88, 109, 141-142, 145-146, 172, 186, 204, 211 Hardness, 109-110, 155, 157, 239, 247 Harmony, 2-4, 6-7, 9-10, 12, 17, 31, 34, 41, 43, 51, 53, 61, 65, 72, 78-80, 84, 93, 95-97, 107, 109, 117, 124, 127, 130, 135, 142, 163, 165, 174, 179, 184, 195, 208, 219, 226, 227-228, 231-232, 236, 246 Hast Jyotish, vi, viii, ix, x, 18, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31-32, 3839, 51, 53, 57, 62, 72-74, 76, 80, 85-87, 89-93, 9596, 99, 105, 109, 113, 116, 159, 161, 167, 183, 209, 212, 216, 218, 222, 230, 234, 242, 247, 253 Hast Jyotish, Definition, vii, ix, 22, 28 Hast Jyotish, History, ix, 17, 22-23, 28 Hast Jyotishi, vii, 17-19, 24, 29, 31 Hay, Louise, 108 Head Line, 6, 11, 14, 41, 42, 43-44, 47, 49, 51-52, 54-55, 76-77, 81-83, 85-89, 101-102, 121, 133, 175, 197, 225-226, 228, 231-232, 236, 238-240, 242, 245, 246, 249, 251 Healing Stigmata, 50, 231, 253 Health, 28, 32, 42-43, 47, 62, 96, 105, 107-109, 126, 131, 135, 158, 169, 214, 225, 228, 242, 245, 247 Hearing, 32, 61-63, 168, 216, 247 Heart, 7, 27, 36, 40, 42, 94, 101, 103-106, 115, 131-152, 156, 194-195, 202-204, 213, 228-229, 231, 246 Heart Disease, 152, 156 Heart Line, 6, 11, 39, 40, 41-43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52-53, 65, 67, 72-75, 78-79, 81-82, 112, 119, 129-130, 172-174, 233, 235-236, 238, 242, 245, 247 Heaven, 1, 8, 22, 26, 33-34, 54, 102 Hemispheres of the Brain, 71-72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 92, 93 Hepatitis, 108, 158 Hermes, 39, 47, 250 Hindi, 33, 61, 139, 208, 209 Hinduism, 3, 5, 11, 24, 35, 162, 163 Hoffman, Joseph, 28 Homeostasis, 96, 104, 109, 205 Horizontal Lines(see also Interference Lines), 139, 144, 145, 178, 215-218 Hot (see also Pingla), 6-7, 9-11, 39, 54, 56, 95-96, 104, 106, 110, 154, 190 Houses, 19, 60-61, 84 Hradaya Rekha (see also Heart Line), 41

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Humility, 17, 25, 38, 57, 128, 165, 174, 229-231, 248 Hypodermis, 103

I Ida, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117, 124-125 Idealism, 150-191, 233, 236-239, 244 Illness, 27-29, 35, 64, 68, 108, 164, 196, 247 Illusion (see also Maya, Delusion), 4-5, 89, 90 Imagination, 35-36, 101, 145, 151, 153, 164, 192, 207, 228, 234, 236-238, 240, 242-244, 247 Imbalance, 7, 10, 12-13, 17, 52, 61, 96, 107, 114, 117-118, 154, 164, 186, 188, 213, 222, 246-247 Immaturity, 187, 194 Impartiality, 18, 216-217 Impersonal, 32, 36, 55-56, 58, 68, 116-117, 124-125, 128, 145-146, 215-217, 231-232 Impersonal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 59, 68, 116-117, 124125, 128, 145-146, 215-217, 231-232 Inborn, 222, 241 Independence, 79, 81, 123, 152, 165, 206 India, ix, 4, 12, 17, 22, 26, 28, 159 Inhalation, 15, 92-93, 96 Inhibition, 107-109, 127, 143, 177, 179, 183, 188, 205, 207 Insecurity, 16, 89, 124, 225, 230 Insensitivity, 99-100, 194, 206, 225, 244 Instinct, 70, 117-118, 130-133, 184, 205, 222 Intellect, 37, 42, 44, 51, 55, 129, 134-137, 139, 160-161, 163, 169, 191, 195, 197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242, 246, 251 Intelligence, 3, 10, 18, 37, 42-44, 51, 55, 62, 65, 91, 108, 129, 134-136, 139, 160-161, 163-164, 167-169, 182-183, 191, 194-197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242, 246, 251 Intensity, 77, 101, 104, 106, 110-112, 122, 143, 169, 190, 193, 195, 206, 212-214, 240-242, 246 Interference Lines (see also Avarodh Rekha), 41, 43-44, 49, 166, 216 Interiorization, 114, 118, 152 Intestines, 107, 205 Introverted, 141, 143 Intuition, ix, 2, 42, 47, 50, 54-55, 64, 75-76, 80, 133, 137138, 164, 237, 244-245 Inventor, 35, 190, 222, 247, 249-250 Invisible (unseen), 5, 75, 244 Iron, 106-107, 153, 155, 158 Islands, 41, 50, 61-62, 76-78, 166, 175, 209, 211-212, 240 Isolation, 37-38, 78, 116, 152-153, 195, 234, 240

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J Jaundice, 108 Jeevan Rehka (see also Life Line), 41 Jeevatman, ix Johari, Harish, 92 Joints (see also Knuckles), 61, 132-138, 160-161, 166, 197204, 238-239, 246 Joints, Knotted, 132, 134-135, 136-138, 246 Joints, Overly Knotted, 132, 134-136 Joints, Smooth, 132-135, 136-138 Joy, 2, 37, 39, 50, 153, 164, 170, 196, 228, 240, 242, 253 Judgment, 48, 56, 83, 117, 119, 121, 165, 175, 194, 201, 208, 212, 242 Jupiter, 13, 14, 25, 33-34, 37, 38, 51, 56-60, 69, 160, 172173, 178, 180-181, 205-206, 212, 216, 228-229, 231, 235, 242 Jupiter Finger, 37, 56, 60, 63, 67, 81, 114, 117, 121, 140, 153, 160, 166, 171-175, 180, 204-207, 227, 231 Jupiter Mount, 37, 40, 48, 51, 56-57, 59, 63, 67-68, 76, 108, 117, 160, 196, 205-207, 222, 227, 229, 239, 243

K Kalpa, 22-23 Kalpnic Path, 32, 56-57, 114, 115-117, 119-121, 172-173, 175, 233-235 Kapha (see also Body and Water), viii, 63-64, 65, 148, 154155, 224, 229 Karma, 18, 33, 46, 62, 73-74, 85-87, 89-93, 165, 167, 179, 221 Karmic Cycle, 90, 221 Keratin, 147, 157 Ketu, 33, 40-41, 62, 222 Kites, 50 Knowledge, 5, 10, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 37, 51, 72, 80, 118, 136, 190, 195 Knuckles (see also Joints), 132, 135-136 Koilonychia (see also Fingernails, Spoon), 153 Kriya Yoga, 131 Kriyaman, 91-92, 94

L Lad, Dr. Vasant, vi, vii-viii, 155 Lakshmi, 31 Law of Manifestation, 93 Laziness, 190, 248 Leaning (Fingers), 81, 123-125, 238 Left, 9, 11, 15, 24, 45, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94 Length (Fingers), 56-57, 68, 114-116, 118, 120-123, 127128, 137, 233, 246

Length (Lines), 49, 54, 55 Length (Nails), 147, 148, 149-151 Length (Thumb), 166, 171-178, 181-182, 185-187, 189191, 193-195, 198, 201, 242 Leo, 60-61, 129-130 Lethargy, 112, 223 Leukonychia, see Fingernails, Spots Leviton, Richard, 28 Liberation, 10, 90, 124, 250 Libra, 60-61 Life Line, 6, 11, 41, 42-43, 44-47, 49, 51-52, 75-81, 84, 114, 176, 228, 232, 236, 238-241, 245-246 Light, 1, 2, 4-5, 6-7, 11-12, 17, 22, 24, 35, 39, 41, 64-65, 89, 95, 108, 124, 240 Limbic System, the, 11, 126-127, 129, 131, 224 Ling Mudra (see also Mudras), 208 Lior, Dr. Tamara, 158 Liver, 103,105, 107-108 Logic Joint, Loose, 201-203 Logic Joint, Rigid, 201 Logic Joint, Slightly Pliable, 200-201 Lord Ganesha, 149 Love, 2-7, 13, 19, 25, 33, 35-36, 39, 41-43, 46, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 69, 75, 79, 96, 111, 124, 128, 153, 160-163, 165, 167-168, 173-174, 187, 193-197, 200, 213-217, 219, 225, 229, 231, 234, 236-237, 240-242, 246-247, 249-250 Love of Truth Line (see also Satya Rekha), 48, 69, 174175, 177, 231-232, 236, 240, 242 Lumbar (Third) Chakra (see also Chakras, Manipura), 6465 Luna, Mount of, 33, 34-35, 36-41, 69, 75, 82-83, 8589, 98, 101, 106, 110, 112, 174-175, 178, 180, 197, 222, 223-228, 235-236, 238, 240, 242-245, 248, 250-252 Lunar, 9, 47, 80, 98 Lungs, 105-106, 158, 206 Lunula (see also Fingernails, Moons), 156-157 Lupus, 158

M MacLean, Dr. Paul, 126, 127, 131 Magnetism, 2, 5-6, 10-11, 39, 41, 46, 47, 54-55, 74, 80, 90, 93, 164, 170, 216, 240, 247, 248 Major Lines, 6, 11, 41-45, 46, 74, 81, 99, 100, 111, 113, 176, 223, 228 Male, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 230 Manas, 3-4, 91, 129, 162, 167 Mangal (see also Mars, Mount of), 36-37, 49 Mangal Sahayak Rekha, 49

Index

Manipulative, 196, 197, 204 Manipura, 233-234 Mantras, 31, 53, 179, 193 Mars Assistant Line, 49 Mars, (see also Mars Galaxy), 25, 34, 36-37, 40, 49, 84, 110, 127, 146, 149-150, 171, 185-187, 189-193, 195, 197, 235, 239, 244, Mars Galaxy, 33, 36-37, 56, 67, 108, 114, 117-122, 172173, 177, 222, 224, 227-228, 233, 237-238, 246 Mars Negative, 33, 36-37, 49, 56, 66, 84, 114, 117-121 Mars Positive, 31, 34-35, 38, 54, 80, 83-86, 100, 112, 114, 117-119, 222-223, 225-226, 235, 237-238, 240 Masculine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170 Materialism, 59, 67, 191 Matter, 5, 7-11, 27, 41, 64, 90, 124, 161, 170, 181, 228 Maturity, 60, 62, 115, 171, 173, 182, 185, 193-194, 200, 218 Maya (see also Illusion, Delusion), 88-90, 163, 165, 170 Mechanical, 52, 210, 230, 244 Meditation, 16-17, 27-28, 53, 55, 101, 104, 108, 134, 151, 153, 170, 179, 184, 193, 195, 200, 238, 242, 243245, 248, 251 Medulla (see also Chakras), 15, 64-65, 131 Mental, 29, 33, 36-37, 42, 47, 55, 64, 74, 76, 93, 97, 104107, 109, 117, 126, 128, 136-137, 237, 246-247, 251 Mercury, 33, 34, 39-40, 47, 58, 108, 124, 145, 178, 223, 228, 229, 230, 235, 243, 250-251 Mercury Finger, 39-40, 56, 60, 63, 79, 81, 114, 117, 230, 250, 251 Mercury Line (see also Buddha Rekha), 13-14, 45, 47, 5152, 82-83, 121, 178, 228, 247, 250-253 Mercury Mount, 39-40, 47, 49-50, 56-57, 59, 63-64, 117, 124, 139-140, 222, 229-231, 243, 250 Mesoderm, 103 Metabolism, 155-157 Metacarpal Bone, 160-162, 168 Metacarpophalangeal Joint (see also Tamas Joint), 133134, 160-161 Metaphysics, 10, 11, 19, 22-23, 71, 130, 162, 164, 231, 241 Mind, ix, 3-5, 8, 19, 27-28, 34-35, 42, 51, 53, 64, 67, 83, 87, 89, 90, 97, 98, 100, 104, 105, 117, 126-127, 129, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 149, 163-165, 167, 183, 191, 196, 218, 242-243, 250 Minor Lines, 29, 32, 41, 45-50, 51-53, 74, 95, 99-100, 110111, 113, 160, 176-178, 181, 223, 226, 228, 236, 238240, 242, 245, 247, 253 Mixed Energy, 107 Mixed Hand Type, 252-253 Money, 80, 191, 197, 209-210, 212, 229 Montgomery, Ruth, 93

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Mooladhara (see also Coccygeal (First) Chakra), 170, 200 Moon (see also Luna, Mount of), 6-7, 33-35, 38, 40, 47, 80, 86, 124-125, 243 Moon, Nail, 148, 156-157, 166, 219, 235 Moon Current, (see Ida) Morphology, 24, 76, 80, 83, 95-97, 103, 105, 109-110, 112, 181 Mother, 3, 35, 38, 48, 78, 155, 165, 168, 192, 201-202, 243 Mother Earth, 4, 27, 168, 179 Mother Panchanguli, 24, 62 Mother Teresa, 48, 165 Motor, 71, 82-83, 97-99, 131, 228, 246 Mounts, 1, 2, 29, 32-41, 46-51, 53, 55-57, 59, 61-63, 6669, 75-76, 79, 82-83, 85-87, 90, 95, 97-98, 100, 106, 108, 110, 113, 115-119, 121, 123-128, 133-134, 139140, 143-144, 148, 157, 160-166, 168-171, 173, 178180, 186, 188, 193-196, 201, 203-209, 211-213, 216219, 222-231, 235-243, 245-250, 252 Mudras (see also Ling Mudra), 208 Mukha Shastra, 24 Muscle, 77, 103, 205, 225, 246 Mustishk Rehka (see also Head Line), 41 Mystic Cross, 236

N Nail Color, Pink, 147, 148, 156, 166, 219 Nail Color, White, 151, 153, 155-158, 166, 247 Nail Plate (see also Fingernails), 147, 156-157 Namaste, 80, 93 Narrowly Spaced Fingers, 143 Near Death Experience (NDE), 16 Negative, 2, 4- 7, 9-12, 15-16, 18, 27, 40-42, 54, 65, 67, 71, 79, 85, 89, 91, 95, 105, 108, 114, 126, 138, 145, 151, 153-154, 162-165, 167, 170-171, 174, 183-184, 188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 226, 240, 243 Negative Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170 Neocortex, 11, 126-127, 131-132, 224 Nerves, 68, 71-72, 97-100, 103, 147-151, 153, 190-191, 246 Nervous System, 42, 72, 90, 103, 107, 147-153, 155-156, 205, 218-219, 245-248 Neurons, 97-98 Neutral Center, 6, 11, 116 Neutrality, 2, 4-12, 14-15, 41-42, 54-56, 65-66, 72, 96, 107, 116-117, 162-164, 167, 205, 216, 234 New Soul, 175-177 Nirukta, 22-23 Non-Dominant Hand, ix, 72, 73, 75-76, 78-80, 84-89, 9192, 94, 218-219

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North, 25, 40 Nose (see also Shiksha), 22-23, 35, 63 Nostril, 31, 92

O Objectivity, x, 2, 4, 15-19, 35, 42, 62, 64, 117, 129, 156, 162, 167-168, 170, 182, 184-185, 188, 193, 195, 199, 202-203, 212, 215-217, 225, 234 Obsessive/Compulsive, 36, 156, 169 Obstinate, 165, 199, 203-204, 223, 240, 241 Obstruction Lines (see also Interference lines), 145-146, 184, 215-218, 224, 242, 244-245 Ojas, 234 Old Soul, 150, 175, 177, 240 Omnipotence, 165, 248 Omnipresence, 165, 248 Omniscience, 10, 165, 248 Oneness, 56, 167, 249 Onychophagy (see also Fingernails, Bitten), 156 Opposite, 2, 4-12, 17, 27, 66, 72, 84, 92, 95, 101, 103, 121-122, 208, 230, 244 Optimism, 18, 35, 106-107, 149, 156, 173, 181, 188, 205, 219, 225 Organs, 15, 35, 42, 68-69, 103, 107, 131, 249 Outgoing, 6, 9, 56, 80, 92-93, 95, 107 Overactive, 52, 56, 117-119, 123, 128-133, 169 Overly Supple, 140-141, 201, 202 Oversensitivity, 87, 100, 111-112, 153 Oxygen, 105-106, 108, 158, 204

P Paad Jyotish, 23-24 Pain, 19, 38-39, 89, 93, 107, 137, 191, 193, 202, 211 Palm, 13, 29, 32-33, 36, 40-42, 46-47, 50, 57, 66-70, 74, 92, 97, 100, 105, 109-111, 113-116, 127, 131, 133, 161, 168, 176, 190, 208, 215, 222, 223, 228-229, 235, 237, 239, 242, 244-247, 248, 250-251, 253 Palmistry, vi, vii, viii, ix, 1, 2, 19, 21-25, 28, 30, 39, 131132, 147, 149, 156, 159, 192, 202, 215, 253 Panch (Five), 24, 62, 113 Panch Tattwas, 62-63, 65, 229 Panchanguli, 24, 62, 113 Papillary Ridges, 30, 67, 97-100, 103, 143, 166, 212, 215, 245 Paramatman (see also Parambrahma), ix, 3 Parambrahma (see also Paramatman), 3-5, 24 Paranoia, 35, 153 Paraprakriti, 4 Parasympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205

Paronychia, 157 Parwat (see also Mounts), 33, 53 Passive, 6, 9, 71, 95, 112, 206 Peace, 15, 27, 41-42, 54, 84-85, 106, 108, 118, 149-150, 152, 164-165, 170, 188, 196, 214, 237, 241 Pendulum Syndrome, 174, 177, 183, 225 Penfield, Dr. Wilder, 71 Perception, 3-4, 8, 15-16, 33-35, 39-40, 54-56, 75, 78, 87, 92-93, 108, 129, 162, 168, 170, 183-184, 194, 201, 212, 217-218, 223, 229-230, 243-244 Perfection, 5, 151-152, 163, 209, 212-215, 228 Periosteum, 155 Personal, 12, 17-19, 24, 34, 38, 49, 84, 140, 162, 165, 168, 177, 188, 196-198, 210, 221-224, 229, 244 Personal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 58-60, 68, 116-117, 124125, 128, 145-146, 186, 215, 216, 217, 231-232 Personality, 17, 24, 56, 73, 87, 90, 102, 125, 142, 161, 181, 191, 199-200, 219 Pert, Candace, 28 Pessimism, 240 Phalanges, 60-62, 66, 68-70, 76, 114, 125, 126-132, 133138, 144-146, 152-153, 160-162, 164, 166-168, 171175, 178-180, 181-197, 198-204, 207-217, 222, 228, 235, 242, 251-253 Phalange, Distal (Sattwa), 126-127, 133-134, 139, 152153, 160-162, 167, 172-175, 192, 242 Phalange, Logic (see also Phalange, Proximal), 61-62, 66, 162, 164, 166, 167-168, 174-175, 178-181, 182186, 187-189, 190, 193-197, 200-203, 207-213, 215217 Phalange, Middle (Rajas), 126-127, 129-130, 131, 133134, 139, 160 Phalange, Proximal (Tamas), 126-127, 130-131, 133-134, 139-140, 160-162, 167, 171, 222 Phalange, Will (see also Phalange, Distal), 61, 76, 162, 164, 166, 167-168, 171, 174-175, 181-193, 197-198, 201-204, 207, 210, 212-216, 235 Physical, ix, 2-6, 10-11, 16, 18-19, 22, 24, 26-28, 32-33, 35-37, 39-40, 42-43, 45, 47-48, 53, 60, 62-65, 67, 69, 74, 87, 89-90, 93, 95-98, 100, 104-105, 107, 109, 117, 126-131, 135-136, 148-150, 155, 163-164, 168-170, 181, 186, 193, 195, 208, 213, 219, 223-229, 231, 237238, 241-242, 245-247, 250-252 Physical Hand, 64-65 Physics, 5, 9-10, 23, 164 Picasso, Pablo, 93 Pingla, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117, 124-125 Pink, see Hand Color, Pink and Nail Color, Pink Pisces, 60

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Pitta (see also Mind and Fire), vi, 63, 64, 65, 148, 154, 234, 239-240, 248 Polarity, 5, 8-10, 12, 56, 65, 96 Popularity, 183, 247, 250 Positive, 2, 4-7, 9-16, 18, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 48-49, 54, 56, 57-58, 61, 65-67, 70, 71, 74, 76-77, 78-79, 83, 84, 85-86, 89, 91-92, 95, 101, 107-109, 111, 113, 116, 123, 125, 131, 132, 138, 145, 152-154, 157, 162-166, 168, 170-171, 173-174, 181, 183, 185-186, 188, 191, 197-198, 200, 206, 214, 216-218, 229, 242-243, 247 Positive Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170 Posture, 206 Practicality, 17, 67, 112, 136-137, 151, 176, 191, 202, 225, 228, 235, 237, 244-245, 253 Pragmatism, 59, 82, 153, 191, 231 Prakriti (also prakruti), viii, 4-5, 17, 195 Pranayama, 93, 96, 104 Prarabdh, 91 Preservation, 3, 17, 163, 167 Primordial Brain (see also Reptilian Complex), 127, 224 Procrastination, 100, 182 Procreation, 169, 224 Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Rajas Joint), 133134 Psychic Centers (see also Chakras), 15, 53, 74, 170 Psychic Hand, 222, 235, 242-245 Psychokinesis, 244 Pul (see also Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 139140, 166, 171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-212, 216218 Pulse, 31, 204 Puranas, ix, 23

Q Quadrangle, 11, 32, 53-55, 74-81, 83-86, 110, 120-121, 133, 180-181, 197, 228, 242, 247-248 Quantity/Quality (Q/Q) Principle, 127-132, 148-149, 171, 233

R Radial Artery, 204 Rahu, 33, 40-41, 56, 117, 228, 231, 232 Rajas, 2-7, 10-12, 28, 32, 37, 40-42, 53-54, 60-61, 66-70, 125-131, 133-137, 139, 144, 162-165, 167, 174, 205, 213, 218, 222-227, 234-235 Rajas Joint (see also Proximal Interphalangeal Joint), 133134, 135, 136-137 Rajas Phalange, see also Phalange, Middle, 162 Ramakrishna, 169

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Rapid Breathing, 16, 206 Realist (see also Square Hand and Cognitive), 59, 153, 222, 226-232, 244-245, 248 Rebirth (see also Reincarnation), x, 167 Receiving, 4, 6-7, 54, 80, 95-96, 109, 112, 243, 247 Rectangular Hand, 222, 232-245 Rectangular Hand (Conic) (see also Aestheticism), 222, 235-238 Rectangular Hand (Philosophic) (see also Ascetic), 222, 235, 238-242 Rectangular Hand (Psychic) (see also Sensitivity), 222, 235, 242-245 Red, 105-107, 110, 158, 247 Refinement, 42, 64, 74, 97, 99-101, 111, 150, 185, 187, 194, 213, 226, 232, 235, 237, 240, 246 Reflection, 21, 42, 51, 57, 73, 84, 104, 107, 114, 129, 152, 237, 240, 244 Regression, 13-14, 76 Reincarnation (see also Rebirth), x, 19, 25-27, 73, 90 Relaxation, 55, 60, 80, 103-104, 108, 110, 143, 145, 149, 151-152, 154-155, 169, 176, 179, 190, 198-201, 205206, 214-215, 219, 228, 244-245, 248 Reptilian Complex (see also Primordial Brain), 11, 126127, 130-131, 224 Repulsion, 5, 10 Resourcefulness, 173, 183, 190, 246 Restlessness, 35, 106, 190, 237, 243, 246 Ridges, Longitudinal, see Ridges, Vertical Ridges, Transverse, 154 Ridges, Vertical, 154 Right, 9, 11, 15, 24, 41, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94 Rigidity, 140-141, 199, 201, 203 Ring of Solomon, 48, 236, 242, 252-253 Rishis, ix, 2, 22, 33, 37, 62 Ritual, 22-23, 127, 225 Roma, 25, 27 Romans, 21, 25, 26

S Sacral (Second) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 227, 230 Sadness, 19, 35, 102, 129, 153, 169 Sagittarius, 60, 172 Sahasra (see also Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra), 200 Sallow, 107-108, 239 Samadhi, 89 Samhita Jyotish, 22-23 Samhita Shastra, 22 Samudrik Shastra, 22-24 Sanchit, 91

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Sankalp Pul (see also Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166, 182, 186, 208-211 Sanskrit, ix, 1, 22, 39, 48, 56 Santah Rekha (see also Children Lines), 50 Saraswati, 31 Sat, 3-5, 10 Sat-chit-ananda, 3-4, 10 Sattwa, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 47, 53-54, 57, 60, 6670, 125-134, 136-137, 139, 144-145, 162-165, 174, 178, 181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-227, 229, 234235, 242, 250-251 Sattwa Joint (see also Distal Interphalangeal Joint), 133, 134, 136-137 Sattwa Phalange, see also Phalange, Distal, 162 Saturn, 33, 34, 38, 39-40, 56-57, 61, 64, 108, 114, 116121, 127, 149-151, 172, 185, 187, 189-193, 230, 233, 235, 237-238, 240, 242, 249 Saturn Finger, 38, 55-57, 61, 63, 65, 81, 114-121, 129130, 140, 153, 172-175, 228, 230, 233-235, 238, 240, 246 Saturn Line, 13, 46, 47, 51-52, 55, 78-79, 82-83, 174, 190, 198, 236, 240, 244-245, 247-248 Saturn Mount, 38, 46, 49, 53, 54, 57, 61, 62, 67, 169, 194, 219, 221, 226, 227, 228, 232, 235, 237, 238, 240 Satya Rekha (see also Love of Truth Line), 48 Scorpio, 60, 129-130 Seasons, 60, 224 Security, 16-17, 36, 56, 67, 76, 101, 124, 161, 165, 168, 176, 180-181, 200, 212, 224-227, 229-230, 232 Seep, 143-144, 212, 214-215 Self-absorption, 56, 87, 101, 112, 179, 195, 207, 231 Selfishness, 124, 169 Selflessness, 48, 129, 131, 161-162, 174 Sensitivity (see also Rectangular Hand (Psychic)), 7, 17, 35, 48, 80, 82-83, 85-87, 92, 98-99, 101-103, 107, 111, 115, 124, 147-148, 150, 152-153, 155, 180, 194, 197, 201-202, 206, 222, 225, 228, 230, 235-237, 242, 244-247, 250 Sensory, 3-4, 12, 35-36, 39, 91, 97-98, 100, 127, 129, 131, 170, 223, 228, 242-244, 246 Sex, 169, 230, 241, 247 Shadow Planets, 33, 40 Shakti, 11-12, 170 Shani Rekha (see also Saturn Line), 38, 46 Shankh, 143-144, 212, 214-215 Shiksha, 22, 23 Shiva, 3, 5, 11-12, 162-164, 170 Shukra (see also Venus, Mount of), 35-36 Shukra Rekha (see also Venus, Girdle of), 47 Shyness, 59, 141, 207

Sight, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 234 Signs of Obstruction, 50-51, 144-146, 184, 215-218, 224, 242, 244 Signs of the Zodiac, Cardinal, 60 Signs of the Zodiac, Fixed, 60 Signs of the Zodiac, Mutable, 60 Signs of Wisdom, 50, 51, 165, 231, 236, 240, 242 Silvers, Evelyn, 28 Sleep, 3, 16, 83, 120, 130-131, 170, 200-201, 224-225, 242, 245 Slow, 7, 103-104, 109, 112, 115-116, 137, 176-177, 184, 205-206, 224 Smell, 34, 63, 65, 170, 213, 218, 224, 235 Softness, 7, 109, 112, 198, 235, 237, 240, 244, 248 Solar, 9, 11, 33, 39, 80 Soul (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul Force), ix, 2-6, 8, 12, 19, 22, 27, 32-33, 35, 38-39, 41-43, 53, 62, 66-67, 8081, 89, 124-127, 135-136, 139-140, 150, 158, 163-165, 167, 170, 175-177, 218, 221, 227, 235, 240, 247-250 Soul Force (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul), 35, 54, 164165 Soul in Progress, 175-177 South, 26, 40 Spark, 5, 17, 32 Spatulate Hand, 222, 246-248 Spatulate Hand, Broad-Based, 247, 248-250 Spatulate Hand, Wide Arc, 247, 250-252 Spatulate Tip, Finger, 253 Spatulate Tip, Thumb, 166, 189-190 Sphincter, 205 Spine, 9, 15, 53-54, 65, 117, 170 Spirit, 8, 10, 12, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 32-33, 36, 38, 42, 51, 53, 63-65, 67-68, 74, 80, 85-84, 98, 128-131, 134136, 139, 148, 161, 163-164, 169, 190-191, 203, 206, 209, 211, 213, 224, 241-242, 244, 247, 251 Spontaneity, 47, 54, 58, 72, 115, 126, 133, 137, 141, 168, 179, 183, 187, 195, 197, 205, 207, 216, 232, 245, 253 Square Hand, 222, 226-232, 233, 235, 237, 245-246, 253 Square Tip, Thumb, 166, 189, 190-191, 228 Squares, 13, 14, 50-51, 54, 174-175 Sruti (see also Clairaudience), 22 Stamina, Mental, 33, 37, 155, 169, 189 Stamina, Physical, 42, 49, 105, 112, 213, 218, 238, 245248 Stars, 50-51, 54, 79, 240 Straightness (Fingers), 74, 123, 125, 205, 224, 238 Straightness (Lines), 49, 59, 79, 190-191, 212, 229, 231, 241 Straightness (Sankalp Pul), 210, 211-212

Index

Strength, 17, 34, 35-37, 39, 41, 43, 49, 54-55, 60, 68-70, 83, 97-98, 102, 107, 117-118, 120, 122, 127, 129-132, 136, 139, 149-152, 155, 169, 174, 179, 188-189, 197198, 208, 217, 222, 237, 245, 250 Stress, 28, 36, 80, 84, 103, 105-107, 127, 129, 140, 145, 154, 156, 180, 183, 193, 200, 205-207, 218-219, 224 Striations, 148, 155, 219 Stubborn, 79, 165, 194, 199, 201, 203 Subconscious, ix, 32, 41, 51-53, 66, 73, 75, 79, 84, 90, 95, 99, 113, 123, 208, 219, 253 Subjectivity, 4, 16, 55, 75, 168, 183, 184-185, 188, 193194, 201-204, 206, 216-217 Success, 3, 13, 40, 45-46, 49, 62, 79, 92, 112, 144, 151, 173-174, 177-178, 191, 196, 198-199, 214, 216, 231, 246, 250 Sun, 6-7, 33, 34, 35, 38-39, 56, 68, 79, 124-125, 128, 145, 230, 232, 235, 243, 249-250 Sun Finger, 38-39, 57-58, 63, 68, 81, 114, 117, 120, 129130, 139, 153, 230-231 Sun Line (see also Surya Rekha), 13, 45, 46, 51-52, 177178, 180, 199, 228, 236, 240-241, 247 Sun Mount, 35, 38-39, 46, 56, 59, 63-64, 79, 108, 110, 117, 121, 196, 223, 224, 229-230, 243 Superconscious, ix, 32-34, 41, 51, 53, 66, 95, 113, 160161 Super-Ether (see also Chakras), 64, 65 Suppleness, 140-141, 148, 154, 166, 197-198, 200-202, 204, 242 Surya Rekha (see also Sun line), 39, 46 Sushumna, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 74 Swara, 15, 92 Symmetrical, 76, 222-223, 226, 233, 235 Sympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205 Synergy, 6-9, 37, 41, 115, 165, 195, 228, 234-235, 242, 246

T Tai-Chi, 10, 80, 93, 95 Tamas Joint (see also Metacarpophalangeal Joint), 133134, 135-136 Tamas Phalange, see also Phalange, Proximal, 162 Tamas, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 45, 47, 53-54, 60-61, 66-70, 125-136, 139, 144, 161-165, 170, 173-174, 176, 178-181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-226, 229, 234-235, 252 Tao, the, 6-8 Tark Pul (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166, 171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-209, 211-212, 216218 Taste, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 229, 237

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Tattwa (Element) (see also Panch Tattwas), 62-63, 65, 230 Taurus, 60, 212 Temperature, 10, 95-96, 103-104, 105-107, 109-110, 112 Temperature, Cold, 104, 107, 112 Temperature, Hot, 104, 106, 110 Temperature, Warm, 10, 104, 106, 110 Texture, 67, 95-96, 97-103, 104, 106-107, 110-112, 158, 223, 228, 235, 239-242, 244, 246, 252-253 Texture, Coarse, 67, 97-98, 99, 101-102, 104, 106, 110111, 146, 223, 228, 239-241, 252 Texture, Fine, 97, 100-101, 102, 104, 107, 111-112, 228 Texture, Medium, 97, 98-99, 104, 106, 110, 240, 246 Third Eye, 64-65, 189 Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra (see also Chakras, Sahasra), 64-65, 189 Thumb, 55-56, 61-62, 66-68, 74-76, 78, 81, 110, 112, 117, 124, 128, 145, 159-219, 222-223, 228, 235, 237-238, 242, 245, 251 Thumb, Angle of (see also Angle), 204-208 Thumb, High-set, 172, 179-180, 181 Thumb, Low-set, 172, 179, 180-181 Thumbnail (see also Fingernails), 166, 218-219 Thyroid, 155, 158 Time, 9-10, 13, 22-23, 26-27, 47, 53, 64-65, 73, 76, 84, 89, 91, 99, 116, 119, 122, 125, 127, 129-130, 132, 134, 137, 149, 156, 164, 167, 171, 177, 181, 183-184, 191, 197-198, 200, 206, 209-212, 225, 230, 241, 248 Tissue, 90, 103, 105, 108-109, 112, 151, 155-156, 200, 204, 246 Touch, 34, 63-65, 170, 218, 249 Toxins, 107-108, 146, 154 Transcendence, 7-8, 10, 39, 46-47, 53, 89, 96, 124, 144, 164, 181, 215, 249 Transformation, vii, ix, 3, 19, 33, 38, 60, 214, 234, 249 Tridents, 50, 242 Tridoshas, 63, 65, 148, 154-155, 224, 229, 234, 247 Trinity, 2-6, 8-11, 41-42, 54, 66, 161-164, 167 Triune Brain, the, 126-127 Trust, 35, 80, 145, 153, 179-180, 191, 194, 232, 241-242

U Underactive, 52, 69, 117-119, 123, 128-132, 170, 252 Union Line (see also Vivaha Rekha), 13, 49-50 Unreasonable, 201-204, 228 Upanishads, ix, 23 Uplifting Lines, 144, 215

V Vata (see also Spirit and Ether and Air), viii, 63-65, 148, 153, 247

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Ved Purush, 22-23 Vedangas (see also Vedas), 22-23 Vedas, viii, ix, 2, 4, 22-23, 25, 27-29, 66, 234, 248 Veins, 105, 109, 204, 242 Venus, 25, 35-36, 62, 124, 160, 161-162, 163-165, 180181, 183, 193-195, 199, 201-202, 205, 208, 213, 216, 219, 224, 228, 250 Venus, Girdle of, 45, 47-48, 177, 242, 245 Venus, Mount of, 33, 34, 35-36, 37, 39-41, 45, 49, 61-63, 66-67, 68, 75-76, 83, 98, 101, 108, 110, 117, 124, 160, 161, 162-167, 168-170, 171, 173-174, 177-181, 183, 186, 193-195, 202-209, 211-213, 215-219, 222223, 227-229, 235-238, 242-243, 246, 248-250, 252 Vertical Lines, 144-145, 154, 215 Vibration, 2, 4-5, 15, 22, 56, 64, 90 Vigor, 101, 112, 150, 213, 236 Virgo, 60-61 Virtue, 117-118, 121, 162, 167, 242 Vishnu, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 167, 170 Vishnunabhi, 11 Visible, 5, 148 Visualisation, 28, 184, 200 Vitality, 39, 43, 100, 103, 106, 149, 155, 169, 172, 204, 207-208, 219 Vivaha Rekha (see also Union Line), 49 Vulnerability, 44, 100, 111, 140-141, 151, 180, 207, 237 Vyakaran, 22-23

W Waist-Like Logic, 195-197 Water, 9, 32, 35, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 145, 148, 154-156, 170, 179-181, 200, 218, 224, 229-231 Weakness, 18, 43, 78, 108, 165, 172, 216, 222, 248 Wealth, 32, 62, 129, 134 Weil, Dr. Andrew, 28 West, x, 6, 25-28, 38, 40, 60, 80 White, see Hand Color, White and Nail Color, White Widely Spaced Fingers, 79, 141, 142 Width (Kalpnic Path), 56, 115, Width (Nails), 148-152 Width (Phalange), 68, 127-128, 187-197 Width (Thumb), 166, 171, 172, 173, 175, 185-187 Width (Wrist), 41 Will Joint, Firm, 199-200 Will Joint, Supple, 197-199 Williams, Dr. Redford B., 106 Willpower, 160-161, 167, 175, 182-183, 188-189, 199, 208, 212, 214, 216, 218, 238 Wisdom, 2, 14, 19, 31-32, 38, 50-51, 60-62, 67, 69, 75, 81, 115-116, 118, 132-133, 138, 149, 165, 168, 171, 173-

175, 177, 187, 193, 197-198, 224, 231, 236, 240-242, 244, 247, 253 Wonder, Jacquelyn, 80, 93 Wrist, 32, 41, 62, 66-67, 160, 204, 222, 242

X Xie-he-mian, 7-8, 10-11, 96, 104, 109, 163

Y Yang, 6-8, 10-11, 36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 104-107, 109111, 117, 121, 123-125, 142, 179, 195, 197-198, 243 Yin, 6-8, 10-11, 35-36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 103, 105-107, 109-112, 117, 121, 123, 125, 142-143, 195, 197-198, 207, 243 Yin-Yang, 6-8, 95-96 Yoga, 17, 23, 27, 45, 55, 93, 101, 106-108, 120, 131, 151, 153, 170, 179, 193, 238, 251 Yogananda, Paramahansa, 3, 64, 91, 162

Z Zinc, 155-156 Zodiac, 60-61

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