BRS 2.1.51

In this verse, one elderly gopī speaks. The list of lines is representative only, not complete. From works like the Padma Purāṇa one should understand that there are other remarkable lines as well. In the Padma Purāṇa Brahmā speaks. “Listen, Nārada. I will tell you about the marks on the Lord’s feet. I have previously told you about the unlimited avatāras of Kṛṣṇa, who is full of bliss. Later I will say that Kṛṣṇa is the original form of God. Kṛṣṇa has appeared on earth for assisting the devatās and sages and out of desire to see His own dear devotees. I (and no one else) know the marks by which the Lord who is most affectionate to His devotees can be known. I speak the truth, for I have seen sixteen marks on His feet. On His right foot are eight marks and on His left foot are seven marks. O best of Vaiṣṇavas! On his right foot can be seen the marks of the flag, lotus, thunderbolt, goad, barley corn, svastika, an upward line and an octagon. O best of the Vaiṣṇavas! Now I will tell you about the seven marks on His left foot. There is a rainbow, a triangle, a pot, a crescent moon, a compass, a fish and a hoof print of a cow. Whenever one sees these marks on the feet of someone, O learned sage, without doubt the supreme Brahman has taken birth on earth as that person. O best of Vaiṣṇavas, two, three, four or five of these marks will sometimes be found on the feet of Kṛṣṇa’s avatāras. Hear about the sixteen marks, O best of the sages among the devatās. Sometimes a mark resembling a jambu fruit will be seen.” From other scriptures, from the tāpanīs, āgamas and the Varāha Purāṇa it is understood that there are also signs of the conch, cakra and umbrella on His feet.