Uma said The illustrious god has asked a question about the duties of women. I wish to answer Shankara after having consulted with you.
उमोवाच अयं भगवता प्रोक्तः प्रश्वः स्त्रीधर्मसंश्रितः। तं तु सम्मन्त्र्य युष्माभिर्वक्तुमिच्छामि शंकरम्॥