Matsyapurana 154.162

154.162

paricchinne 'pyasaṃdigdhe manaḥ paribhavāśrayam
tṛṣṇā muṣṇāti niṣṇātā phalalobhāśrayāśubhā //

No progeny can be born without a woman Women are by their very nature meek and weak Women cannot study Śâstras All that has been stated in the Śâstras, are quite true. The karmas yielding great fruits are repeated often In the Śâstras, at many places, it has been said, that a girl is equal to ten sons If she is not modest and good, she is the cause of pain to her people and is useless The birth of such a girl who is a source of pain and disgrace to her parents is always repented and regretted The woman who is blessed with her husband, sons and wealth, &c, is completely fortunate and the one bereft of them is extremely unfortunate You have described my daughter as possessing inauspicious marks consequently I have been astonished disappointed and distressed I am being burnt with anxiety Though improper, I am compelled to speak this to you O sage! You better be kind enough to obviate this misery of mine regarding my daughter My mind acknowledges defeat in things where I have no doubt and which are all settled The hope of good fruits is deceiving me The women who get good husbands give peace and comfort to both their paternal and maternal families and their lives become crowned with success—156 164