Chhaya (lustre)
The lustre or presence a person gives off, of five kinds named after the five elements. It is a reader's impression and never skin colour.
- Samudrika Shastra
- हिंदी: छाया
What is the rule behind Chhaya?
Chhaya is the lustre or presence a person gives off, of five kinds after the five elements: earth steady, water soft, fire bright, air restless, space open. It is a reader's impression and never skin colour.
Source: Brihat Samhita
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What does Chhaya mean in Samudrika Shastra?
The lustre or presence a person gives off, of five kinds named after the five elements. It is a reader's impression and never skin colour. Chhaya is the lustre or presence a person gives off, of five kinds after the five elements: earth steady, water soft, fire bright, air restless, space open. It is a reader's impression and never skin colour.
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