Creative Activity of Manu : The Story - Verse 25

The beloved goddess (Uma) spoke these words to her lover (Siva) for the sake of his love: “O Lord, the man who enters my personal hermitage will certainly become a woman. She will be auspicious and on a par with the celestial damsels.” Mbh. Adi 75, Anusasana 147, Bh.P. IX. 1.