Palmistry

Palmistry is an ancient science of knowing the past, present and future of a person. Since palm is the gift of nature no errors can be ascribed to the lines on the palm, which are there since birth. Palmistry is a method of counselling that originated in India. It is a part of a vast field of study, referred to as Samudrik Shastra, which literally means the ocean of knowledge. Palmistry is a sub-section of Samudrik Shastra and deals specifically with the study of the hand.

The ancient monuments of India take us back to the prehistoric period of the Aryan civilization. Among the Hindu sages who propagated this art include Garga, Gautama, Bharadwaja, Agastya, Bhrigu, Atri and Kashyapa. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the divine sage, Narada, practised this art. Maharshi Valmiki is reported to have written a book entitled " The Teachings of Valmiki Maharshi on Male Palmistry, comprising 567 stanzas, about 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.

By charting the astrological correspondences found in the hands and understanding the mythologies of the gods and planets associated with each part of that map it is possible to understand yourself and others by making simple observations about thumb size, finger length, gesture, lines and skin color. It is important to look at both hands during a reading. Depending on which hand is active (usually seen as the hand you write with),in combination with the inactive hand, shows where you have been (passive),and where you are likely headed (active) in this life.