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According to the science of birthmarks (lakshana-shästra) the following marks (lakshana) are auspicious and bring happiness, fame and victory.
A noble man has these thirty-two signs/ marks or symbols: 1. Canopy (chhatra) 2. Lotus (kamal) 3. Bow (dhanushya) 4. Chariot (ratha) 5. Thunderbolt (Vajra) 6. Tortoise 7. A tool carried by one who tames elephants (ankush) 8. Well of water 9. Swastika 10. Long, narrow flag (patäkä) 11. Arrow 12. Lion 13. Tree 14. Wheel (chakra) 15. Conch (shankha) 16. Elephant 17. Sea 18. Jar/pitcher (kalash) 19. Palace 20. Fish 21. Grain 22. Pillar 23. Mound 24. Large serving Bowl (kamandalu) 25. Mountain 26. Whisk (Chämara) 27. Mirror 28. Bull 29. Flag 30. Goddess Lakshmi 31. Garland of flowers 32. Peacock
Out of above thirty-two signs, some of theem are mentioned in verse No 32.
According to the Kalpa-Sootra-Prabodhikä, Tirthankaras and Chakravartins have one thousand and eight auspicious birthmarks. Baldeva and Väsudevas have one hundred and eight such marks and other fortunate ones have thirty-two marks.
(35) This way I have worshipped Ajitnätha and Shäntinätha Jineshvaras who are great due to their austerities, who have destroyed all bondage of karma and who have attained moksha which is the eternal and a stable state.
