Gecko Predictions (Hunu Palapala)

Description of fruits according to body parts

**Hunu Palapala** is a deeply rooted folk belief in Sri Lankan society. It is believed that when a Hunu (a gecko) falls on a certain part of a person's body, it will reveal either auspicious or inauspicious **predictions** regarding that person's future. According to this traditional Shastra, the results obtained according to the parts of the body are as follows:

1. Head and face related effects

Body Part Result Meaning
Head Conflict / Deadly Fear Conflicts arising or threats to life.
Forehead Position / Rank Receiving a high position or honor.
Face Meeting Relatives Meeting relatives or friends.
Eyebrow Honor from Leaders Receiving respect or recognition from powerful people.
Left Ear Longevity Gaining a long and healthy life.
Neck Royal Fear Punishment or trouble from authorities/law.
Nose Illness Sickness or disease occurring.
Mouth / Around Mouth Fears Events that cause fear or danger.
Lips (Lower Lip) Gaining Wealth Receiving money or material wealth.
Chest / Breast Financial Gain / High Acceptance Receiving financial benefits or honorable recognition.

2. Arm and shoulder related effects

Body Part Result Meaning
Right Shoulder Good Health Gaining physical well-being.
Left Shoulder Feminine Comfort / Wealth Receiving comfort or wealth through women.
Right Arm Terrible Death / Misfortune to Lover Fear of violent death or a bad event.
Left Arm Terrible Death / Feminine Comfort A severe danger or receiving comfort/wealth through women.
Fingers of Right Hand Royal Honors Receiving high honors or recognition.
Nails Financial Loss Loss of money or material damage.

3. Fruits related to the trunk

Body Part Result Meaning
Stomach Wealth Gaining wealth and material possessions.
Belly Acquisition of Wealth New wealth or progress.
Right Waist Imprisonment / Advancement Falling into imprisonment or achieving progress.
Outer Thigh Good Fortune / Material Gain Receiving great good fortune or material gain.

4. Effects related to the feet and lower extremities

Body Part Result Meaning
Neck Misfortune to Father Misfortune or trouble to father or someone similar to father.
Right Foot Illness Sickness or disease occurring.
Fingers of Right Foot Fear from Authorities Fear from authorities or powerful individuals.
Left Ankle Fame Gaining a good reputation or fame.
Body (General) Longevity Receiving a long life.
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