O damsel, the term Kanya, derived from the root Kama (to desire) is applied to a maiden, because she desires (in have intercourse with) every body. Therefore, fair-hipped girl of excellent complexion, she is free (to act as she chooses) in this world.
सर्वान् कामयते यस्मात् कमेर्धातोश्च भाविनि। तस्मात् कन्येह सुश्रोणि स्वतन्त्रा वरवर्णिनि॥