The art and Science of hand reading originated in India. The ancient movements of India take us back to the prehistoric period of the Aryan civilization. Among the Hindu sages who propagated this art include Garga, Gautma, Bhrigu, Atri and Kashyapa. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the divine sage, Nalada, practiced this art. Maharishi Valmiki is reported to have written a book entitled. The teaching of Valmiki Maharishi on male palmistry, comprising 567 stanzas, about 4000 to 5000 year ago. In North India, this art was practiced by Joshi Brahmins for Ancient times. Varahamihira, the great astronomer, mentioned this subject in his celebrated book. These are preserved by their owners as prized processions. Some are on palm leaves and some on copper plates. 'Samudrik Shastra', 'Ravana Samhita' and 'Hasth Sanjeevani" are some of the famous ancient books on palmistry, which are available even today. From India, the art of hand reading spread to China, Tibet, Egypt, and Persia and to other countries in Europe. Palmistry came to China about 3000 years before the birth of Christ. Western Scholars today accept with out question that India is indeed the home and birthplace of scientific palmistry or hand reading. With the spread of the Hindu teachings into other lands do we trace the spread of the knowledge of palmistry? The Hindu Vedas are the oldest scriptures that have been found and according to some authorities, they have been the foundation of even the Greek School of learning. Many treasures in Sanskrit at the present day, lie buried and hidden thanks to the to the selfish tradition of the Brahmins. These Brahmin Guru does not impart instruction to any body except to carefully chosen disciples. Neglected by the people who gave it birth, European people took it seriously and proved that it was a genuine science worthy of the attention of seekers of the highest kind of knowledge. It is surprising that palmistry, as an exact Science has not developed in India to the extent it has in Europe and America.