Thus addressed by him, the Apsara Panchachuda of sweet smiles consented to answer Narada's question. She then addressed herself to mention what the true and eternal shortcomings are of women.
इत्युक्ता सा कृतमतिरभवच्चारुहासिनी। स्त्रीदोषाञ्छाश्वतान् सत्यान् भाषितुं सम्प्रचक्रमे॥