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tatrAyurbalamojaH sukhamaishvaryaM vittamiShTAshcApare bhAvA bhavantyAyattAH pramANavatisharIre; viparyayastvato hIne~adhike vA||117||  

tatrAyurbalamojaH sukhamaishvaryaM vittamiShTAshcApare bhAvA bhavantyAyattAH pramANavatisharIre; viparyayastvato hIne~adhike vA||117||  

 

Examination regarding measurement of body is to be described by the measure of individual fingers in terms of height, breadth, and length respectively. It is dealt under anthropometry. Feet are four (H.) six (B.) and fourteen (L) fingers; Calf region are eighteen fingers long and with sixteen fingers circumference; knees four fingers long with sixteen fingers circumference; thighs eighteen fingers (long) with thirty finger circumference; testicles six fingers long with eight fingers circumference; penis six fingers long with five fingers circumference; vulva with twelve fingers circumference; waist sixteen fingers broad, ''bastishira'' ten fingers, abdomen ten fingers broad and twelve finger long; sides ten fingers broad and twelve fingers long; interval between the breasts twelve fingers, (apex of the) heart two fingers, blades six fingers, arms sixteen fingers (long) forearms fifteen fingers (long); hands twelve fingers (long), axillae eighth fingers, sacral region twelve fingers height, back eighteen fingers height, neck four fingers height with twenty two fingers circumference, face twelve finger high with twenty four fingers circumference; mouth five fingers; chin, lips, ears, middle of the eyes, nose and forehead four fingers; head sixteen fingers high with thirty two fingers circumference. Thus measurement of the body parts has been said separately. The entire body measures eighty four fingers in height and also in breadth such individuals possess longevity, strength, immunity, happiness, supremacy, wealth and other desired facilities. Those having body with less or more measurement have qualities contrary to these.[117]

Examination regarding measurement of body is to be described by the measure of individual fingers in terms of height, breadth, and length respectively. It is dealt under anthropometry. Feet are four (H.) six (B.) and fourteen (L) fingers; Calf region are eighteen fingers long and with sixteen fingers circumference; knees four fingers long with sixteen fingers circumference; thighs eighteen fingers (long) with thirty finger circumference; testicles six fingers long with eight fingers circumference; penis six fingers long with five fingers circumference; vulva with twelve fingers circumference; waist sixteen fingers broad, ''bastishira'' ten fingers, abdomen ten fingers broad and twelve finger long; sides ten fingers broad and twelve fingers long; interval between the breasts twelve fingers, (apex of the) heart two fingers, blades six fingers, arms sixteen fingers (long) forearms fifteen fingers (long); hands twelve fingers (long), axillae eighth fingers, sacral region twelve fingers height, back eighteen fingers height, neck four fingers height with twenty two fingers circumference, face twelve finger high with twenty four fingers circumference; mouth five fingers; chin, lips, ears, middle of the eyes, nose and forehead four fingers; head sixteen fingers high with thirty two fingers circumference. Thus measurement of the body parts has been said separately. The entire body measures eighty four fingers in height and also in breadth such individuals possess longevity, strength, immunity, happiness, supremacy, wealth and other desired facilities. Those having body with less or more measurement have qualities contrary to these.[117]

==== Assessment of ''satmya'' (suitability) ====

==== Assessment of ''satmya'' (suitability) ====