You must have been born as a Shudra as a result of your past Karma (in a previous birth). O high-souled one, I eagerly desire to learn truth of this matter. Tell this to me with attention and according to your inclination.
येन कर्मविशेषेण प्राप्तेयं शूद्रता त्वया। एतदिच्छामि विज्ञातुं तत्त्वेन हि महामते। कामया ब्रूहि मे सर्वं सत्येन प्रयतात्मना॥