In English
Once, a great yajna (sacrifice) was performed by king . Great scholars, both men and women like , and , were present on this occasion. The king told the assembly to ask any question they wanted. enquired if she, being a woman, was permitted to ask questions. was wisdom incarnate. He said, “ (knowledge of non-duality is true wisdom). There is no difference between man and woman in the domain of true wisdom. Hence anyone is free to ask.” Then addressed , “You are preparing to leave with cows given to you by the king. You may do so after answering my questions. My first question is: what is the basis of all the objects in this universe?” All the scholars present were astonished that a woman could dare to put such a bold question to . “ (sky) is the basis for all that exists,” he replied.