Indian Palmistry: A Short Treatise - Paperback

Indian palmistry, known as Samudrika shastra, can trace its origins back thousands of years. In India, palmistry has always been viewed as a sacred science. The human hand is considered a special part of the body that reveals each person's unique dharma, or life path for this incarnation. The lines themselves are considered manifestations of God. Early palmistry texts stress that the individual who interprets the divine signs on the hand must adhere to a strict code of personal conduct and not only should achieve a deep practical knowledge of palmistry, but a reach a high level of spiritual attainment as well.Indian spiritual teachers believe that by developing self-knowledge, we can tap into the energy, talents and interests that we may have brought with us into our present life. As we deepen our self-understanding, we create our own future, not only in this life, but in future ones as well. This book provides a clear introduction to this fascinating study.