Shloka 19
Lakṣaṇas of Men: Feet, Shanks, Hair, Genitals, Abdomen, and Lines of Longevity
Forehead & Palm
यस्य पाणितले रेखा आयुस्तस्य प्रकाशयेत् / शतवर्षाणि जीवेच्च भोगी रुद्र ! न संशयः
yasya pāṇitale rekhā āyustasya prakāśayet / śatavarṣāṇi jīvecca bhogī rudra ! na saṃśayaḥ
यस्य पाणितले रेखा आयुः प्रकाशयेत्, स भोगी शतवर्षाणि जीवेत; हे रुद्र, न संशयः।
Unclear from single-verse excerpt (likely a narrator or a dialogue address to Rudra within the chapter context)
Concept: A clear longevity sign in the palm indicates śata-varṣa āyuḥ with bhoga (worldly enjoyments).
Vedantic Theme: Punya/prārabdha enabling both longevity and enjoyment; yet worldly bhoga remains within saṃsāra’s domain.
Application: Use prosperity and long life in service of dharma—charity, family duties, and spiritual practice—so bhoga does not become bondage.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.63.15-18 (specific marks and āyū-rekhā variants leading to ‘śatam’)
FAQs
This verse treats palm markings as auspicious indicators (lakṣaṇas) that can signify longevity, specifically a full hundred-year life when the āyu-rekhā is present and clear.
It does not directly discuss the post-death journey; instead, it focuses on embodied-life indicators—signs that one’s lifespan in this world is long and accompanied by worldly enjoyments.
Use it as a traditional reminder that classical texts discuss auspicious signs and longevity, while prioritizing dharmic living, health, and ethical conduct rather than relying solely on omens.