The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 10

किं गहनं स्त्रीचरितं कश्चतुरो यो न खण्डितस्तेन ।किं दुःखं असन्तोषः किं लाघवमधमतो याच्ञा ॥ ९ ॥

In plain words

What is most unfathomable? The ways of the heart. Who is truly wise? One who remains unbroken by them. What is genuine suffering? Discontent. And what brings the deepest loss of dignity? Begging from someone unworthy.

Close to the Sanskrit

What is impenetrable? The behavior of women. Who is clever? He who is not broken by it. What is sorrow? Discontent. What is degradation? Begging from a lowly person.