Atharva Vedic “Muhasastra” Also known as FACE READING
Commander Selvam : Sri Selvam Siddhar from Hindu Temple of Georgia
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Interpretation of character and fate from the study of a person's face is called 'Physiognomy' or 'Face reading'. It is obvious that when we meet an unknown person, we try to understand his feelings by looking at his face. So the origin of Physiognomy traces back to the date of origin of human beings. Indications of a person's progress in yogic path are described with respect to Physiognomy in Hindu text 'Svetasvatara Upanishad', composed earlier than 500 B.C. According to Hindus, Samudra (deity of oceans) have first given 'Anga Samudrika' (Body language). King Prahlada has contributed a lot to this subject. Chinese texts dating back 300 B.C., mention Physiognomy.
Socrates(470-399 B.C.) was a great physiognomist. The first book on Physiognomy 'Displaying the Secrets of Nature Relating to Physiognomy' was written by Aristotle(384-322 B.C.). As it was mentioned by Marco Polo, the Arabs also practised physiognomy. Physician and philosopher Avicenna(980-1037 A.D.) has written about Physiognomy in his book 'De animalibus'. Michael Scot(1175-1232 A.D.), court astrologer to Emperor FrederickII, also composed a book 'De hominis phisiognomun', which was printed in 1477 and became best seller for years together. Italian doctor d'Abano(1250-1316) also wrote many books on both Astrology and Physiognomy. During sixteenth century many authors have written books on this subject. Gerolamo Cardano, born in Italy in 1501, wrote many books on Medicine, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Astrology, Dream Analysis, and Physiognomy. Cardano believed that a person's character and fate are symbolized by the shape, lines, and markings of his or her forehead. He wrote a total of 13 books on the subject of forehead reading. In 1586, Porta published 'De humana physiognoma' in which he compares the likenesses of human beings to certain animals. He says if some one resembles a particular animal, he will also have the same tendencies and temperament of that animal. Kaspar Lavater(1741-1801) was regarded as the founder of the modern Physiognomy for his tremendous work in this subject. Later on Cesare Lombroso has made this subject more popular.
By observing the face of a person as a whole, we can get a keen idea of how his life would be in general, starting from childhood till his old age.
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1. Parents region: |
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2. Career and Success region: |
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3. Life region: |
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4. Middle age region: |
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5. Love and Emotional region: |
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6. Fertility and children region: |
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7. Old age region: |
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Shapes of faces: |
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Square shaped faces are called Earth faces. They represent a tough and aggressive person, offensive and sociable. They are suitable for works where more muscular energy is required. |
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Rectangular faces represent a honest, diplomatic and leadership qualities. They are suitable for professions as top level executives and officials. |
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We can also have triangular faces. An upright triangle which starts with narrow area at the forehead and comes down widening, represents Fire face. This is a symbol for anger, low talent but boastful, and rough person. |
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An inverted triangle which becomes narrowed at the chin, is also called Air face. This signifies a cheerful, bright temperament, hyperactive and sensitive person. This type of face indicates disturbed married life. |
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Side Profile of face: |
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A concave face represents a person who sees dark side of life. |
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A convex face makes a person an optimist with a happy disposition. |
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If a straight horizontal line is drawn from the corner of the eye towards the ear, it should just touch the ear's upper portion. If the ear is located above the straight line, it denotes the person is of refined nature. |
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Ear set low below the line and close to the head represents criminal tendencies. |
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If the ear is erected out from the head, with much gap between the head and ear, the person depends on inner self to gain success. |
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Forehead: |
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Eyebrows: |
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Eyebrows close to each other represent critical minded person who expects exactness in every work. |
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If the eyebrows are high set, then it denotes an irresponsible attitude and superior tastes. |
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If the eyebrows are low set and nearer to the eyelids, then they represent a prudent and calculative nature and an insecure mind. |
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If the eyebrows are like a straight line, the person will become practical and unimaginative. |
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Eyes: |
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If the irisis sink too low in the eye, a cruel and perverse nature is indicated. |
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If the iris is large, thus occupying much of the space in the eye , the person cannot hide affections and emotions. |
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If the iris is small, and hence the white portion of the eye is much seen, then the person is secretive. |
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If the gap between the two eyes is large, the person is expansive and communicative. |
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If the eyes are closely set, then the person will be criticising others, and will not demonstrate his feelings. |
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Color of Eyes: |
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Nose: |
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Nose tilted up with nostrils visible represents a spendthrift and emotional person. |
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Lips: |
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If the lip corners are turned up, cheerful and friendly disposition is seen. |
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If the lip corners are turned down, irresolute person with depression can be seen. |
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Full and broad lips show sensuous tendency. Thin lips show brevity and concise behaviour of the person. He will also be a learned person. |
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Mouth: |
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Chin: |
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Jaw: |
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When the soul creates its body in the mother's womb, and slowly limb by limb is formed, the interactions of previous birth's instincts with the soul lead to alterations in the outer body. So by observing the outer body, we can estimate the inner self of the person. This is the root idea of Physiognomy. |
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