Samudrik Shastra

This document is the Gujarati text of "Samudrik Shastra," a Jain text concerning palmistry and physiognomy, authored by an unknown author. The catalog link is provided for further exploration. The text appears to be published by ZZZ Unknown and is intended for private and personal use only.

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Overall Theme: The book "Samudrik Shastra" aims to provide knowledge about predicting the future and understanding human character through various physical observations, primarily focusing on palmistry (hand reading) and physiognomy (face reading). It emphasizes that these arts are derived from ancient wisdom and are intended to guide individuals in their lives.

Key Chapters and Their Content:

• Chapter 1: Purva Samudrik (Ancient Samudrik)

  • Trikaldarshak Mahavidya (The Great Science of Seeing the Three Times): Discusses how lines, shapes, marks, and moles on the face, forehead, neck, hands, chest, abdomen, palms, and feet are indicators of future events. It highlights the hand's significance as a tool for action and a reflection of human potential.
  • The Origin of Samudrik Vidya: Explains how this knowledge originated from divine beings and ancient seers.
  • The Spread of Samudrik Shastra in the East and West: Briefly touches upon the dissemination of this knowledge across different regions.

• Chapter 2: Sutra Samudrik (Fundamental Samudrik)

  • Aagahi Avsar (Opportunity for Prediction): Details the importance of the correct timing and conditions for palm reading and other physiognomic assessments. It stresses the need for a pure state of mind and body.
  • Pariksha Paddhati (Method of Examination): Outlines the systematic approach to examining various parts of the body for predictive purposes.
  • Mukhkaya Samudrik (Physiognomy of the Body): Focuses on analyzing facial features, the forehead, and the neck.
  • Bhagyarekha ki Bhari (The Weight of Destiny Lines): Discusses the significance of lines on the forehead and palms.
  • Mukha Mahima Prabhav (The Influence and Glory of the Face): Emphasizes the importance of facial features in understanding a person.
  • Hasta Samudrik (Palmistry): Explains the significance of palm lines, hand hair, different parts of the palm, palm color, and palm impressions.
  • Phala Samudrik (Fruitful Samudrik): Deals with predicting outcomes based on palm lines and auspicious or inauspicious symbols.
  • Dhatu Chakra (Metal Cycle): Discusses the significance of metal cycles.
  • Chinha ke Rive (About Marks): Mentions the importance of various marks.
  • Ayushya te Jeevan (Lifespan and Life): Likely discusses life expectancy and the quality of life based on palm readings.
  • Mahasamudrik (Great Samudrik): Covers detailed observation of signs, triangles, shapes, and specific symbols.
  • Rekha Samudrik (Line Samudrik): Focuses on the significance of major and minor lines, marriage lines, and lifespan lines.
  • Dev Samudrik (Divine Samudrik): Discusses planetary positions and their influence, possibly related to astrological interpretations.
  • Charana Samudrik (Foot Samudrik): Examines lines on the feet.
  • Shisa Samudrik (Head Samudrik): Likely deals with forehead and head reading.
  • Roga Samudrik (Disease Samudrik): Discusses predicting illnesses based on physical marks.
  • Shakun Samudrik (Omen Samudrik): Focuses on interpreting omens.
  • Swar Samudrik (Breath Samudrik): Likely relates to breath control and its predictive aspects.
  • Prasna Samudrik (Question Samudrik): Deals with answering specific questions through divination.
  • Sankat Samudrik (Crisis Samudrik): Discusses predicting and mitigating crises.
  • Sukha Samudrik (Happiness Samudrik): Focuses on predicting happiness and auspicious timings.
  • Sura Samudrik (Deity Samudrik): Possibly relates to the influence of deities or celestial bodies.
  • Shanti Samudrik (Peace Samudrik): Likely discusses remedies and pacifying rituals for astrological influences.
  • Tal ka Rahasya (The Secret of Moles): Discusses the significance of moles on the body and their connection to personality.

Specific Content Highlights from Scanned Pages:

• Page 6: Introduces the concept of "Trikaldarshak Mahavidya" (the science of knowing the past, present, and future) and highlights the role of the face, forehead, hands, etc.
• Page 7-8: Emphasizes the hand's importance as a divine gift for humans, comparing it to the tools provided to animals for survival. It states that the hand is a condensed form of human capabilities and a significant indicator of destiny.
• Page 9-10: Explains that the lines, marks, and shapes on the body are impressions left by events and emotions, visible on the face, hands, and feet due to the strong connection of the senses with these parts. It mentions Adi Shankaracharya and his teachings on this subject.
• Page 11: Reaffirms that Samudrik Shastra can predict events of the past, present, and future and that changes in these lines occur as inner potential develops.
• Page 11-12: States that Samudrik Shastra is not meant to instill fear but to provide awareness and guidance for navigating future challenges. It emphasizes the need for subtle observation.
• Page 12-13: Defines Samudrik Jyotish Shastra as a combination of six sciences: Samudrik, Jyotish, Shakun (omens), Ramal, Swar (breath), and Swapna (dreams). It also lists various sub-sciences within Samudrik Shastra.
• Page 14-17: Narrates a mythological account of the origin of these sciences from Lord Shiva, who imparted them to various deities and sages, explaining their distribution and purpose. It highlights Samudrik Jyotish Mahashastra as a comprehensive science encompassing all others.
• Page 17-22: Traces the historical spread of Samudrik Shastra from India to Greece, Italy, Germany, France, England, and eventually America and Japan, noting its adaptation into different languages and cultures. It also touches upon the decline of this knowledge in India due to historical events and the possessiveness of some practitioners.
• Chapter 2 (Pages 23-30): Discusses the "Sutra Samudrik" and details the "Aagahi Avsar" (Timing for Predictions) and "Pariksha Paddhati" (Methods of Examination). It emphasizes the importance of specific times and conditions for reading, avoiding impure states, and careful observation of lines, nails, and palm features. It also begins the discussion on physiognomy ("Mukhkaya Samudrik"), describing auspicious marks on the forehead and body.
• Chapter 3 (Pages 31-38): Continues the physiognomy section, detailing auspicious marks like the "Rudraks Rekha," "Bhasma Tripunda Rekha," and various divine symbols on different parts of the body, associating them with specific qualities and destinies. It then describes favorable facial features and other body attributes related to happiness and fortune, such as the length of arms, the shape of the chest, abdomen, waist, and gait.
• Chapter 4 (Pages 40-49): Focuses on "Hasta Samudrik" (Palmistry), discussing hand types, finger analysis, nail observations, palm lines (including the major ones like life, head, heart, and fate lines), palm colors, and the interpretation of various symbols and marks on the palm, relating them to wealth, success, character, and destiny.
• Chapter 5 (Pages 49-58): Delves into "Phala Samudrik" (Predictive Outcomes from Palmistry), interpreting specific shapes and lines on the palm (like fish, scales, vajra, lotus, bow, octagon) as indicators of wealth, royalty, profession, good fortune, progeny, and longevity. It elaborates on the significance of different lines and marks on the palm and their correlation with specific life events and character traits.
• Chapter 6 (Pages 58-74): Covers "Dev Samudrik," discussing the significance of various signs and symbols on the mounts (hills) of the palm associated with planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mars). It details the meaning of these signs in relation to personality, career, relationships, and overall fortune, also touching upon the influence of finger joints and shapes.
• Chapter 7 (Pages 74-89): Focuses on "Rekha Samudrik" (Line Reading), detailing the significance of major lines like the fate line, victory line (Sun line), and lifeline, as well as minor lines and their interplay. It explains how the quality and position of these lines can indicate success, wealth, health, and potential challenges. It also discusses various marks and their impact on fortune.
• Chapter 8 (Pages 101-113): Continues with "Dev Samudrik," providing a more detailed analysis of planetary mounts on the palm and the interpretation of various marks and lines associated with them. It explains how these celestial influences shape personality, predict success in various fields (like medicine, law, arts), and indicate predispositions.
• Chapter 9 (Pages 113-127): Concentrates on "Charana Samudrik" (Foot Reading), interpreting marks and lines on the soles of the feet, as well as the shape of the feet and toes, to understand destiny, fortune, and character. It also touches upon the significance of moles on the body.
• Chapter 10 (Pages 127-133): Focuses on "Stri Samudrik" (Samudrik for Women), detailing specific signs and features on a woman's hands and feet that indicate her marital happiness, progeny, financial status, and overall well-being. It also discusses the influence of moles on a woman's destiny.
• Chapter 11 (Pages 133-138): Deals with "Roga Samudrik" (Samudrik for Diseases), explaining how certain marks and lines on the hands can indicate predispositions to specific illnesses or health conditions.
• Chapter 12 (Pages 138-148): Explores "Shakun Samudrik" (Omen Samudrik) and "Swapna Samudrik" (Dream Samudrik). The Shakun section details auspicious and inauspicious omens observed in daily life (e.g., encounters with people, animals, objects). The Swapna section interprets the meaning of various colors and objects seen in dreams, associating them with specific planetary influences and potential future events.
• Chapter 13 (Pages 140-148): Continues with "Swar Samudrik" (Breath Samudrik) and further elaborates on "Shakun Samudrik" and "Swapna Samudrik." The Swar section likely discusses the predictive power of breath patterns, while the continuation of Shakun and Swapna provides more detailed interpretations of sounds and dream symbolism.
• Chapter 14: Prasna Samudrik (Horary Samudrik)
  • Bhavi Bal (Future Strength): This chapter focuses on answering specific questions ("Prashna") by observing various signs and omens. It involves invoking deities and interpreting their responses based on their association with specific signs or positions.
• Chapter 15: Sankat Samudrik (Crisis Samudrik)
  • Samip Kalayogni and Varadifal (Near Fatal and Beneficial Times): Discusses timing and directions to avoid during certain days or times to prevent misfortune ("Samip Kalayogni") and promote good fortune ("Varadifal").
  • Panchak Avag and Simhastha Makarstha Varsha (Panchak and Jupiter's Transit in Leo and Capricorn): Explains the significance of "Panchak" (inauspicious periods) and the transit of Jupiter in Leo and Capricorn, providing guidelines for avoiding certain activities during these times.
• Chapter 16: Sukha Samudrik (Happiness Samudrik)
  • Lagna Panchak and Jal Shodhan (Auspicious Times for Marriage and Water Purification): Discusses auspicious timings for marriage ("Lagna Panchak") and rituals related to water purification ("Jal Shodhan").
  • Rashichakra and Vargamandal (Zodiac and Planetary Circles): Likely delves into astrological concepts related to the zodiac and planetary influences.
• Chapter 17: Sura Samudrik (Deity Samudrik)
  • Graha Sthan in Birth Chart: Explains the significance of planetary positions in a birth chart.
  • Shubhashubh Phala (Auspicious and Inauspicious Results): Interprets the results based on planetary placements.
• Chapter 18: Shanti Samudrik (Peace Samudrik)
  • Shastriya Upay for Graha Shanti (Scientific Remedies for Planetary Peace): Offers methods and rituals to pacify or strengthen planetary influences for peace and well-being.
• Chapter 19: Tal ka Rahasya (The Secret of Moles)
  • Moles on the Body: Discusses the significance and interpretation of moles found on different parts of the body.
  • Anguthe aur Swabhav Darshan (Thumb and Personality): Analyzes the thumb and its relation to personality.

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