Shloka 66
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
पितर्यप्रतिरूपे स्वे भवायानागसे रुषा । अप्रौढैवात्मनात्मानमजहाद्योगसंयुता ॥ ६६ ॥
pitary apratirūpe sve bhavāyānāgase ruṣā aprauḍhaivātmanātmānam ajahād yoga-saṁyutā
Because her own father, Dakṣa, angrily reproached the faultless Lord Śiva, Satī—before reaching maturity—gave up her body by the mystic power of yoga.
Lord Śiva, being the head of all mystic yogīs, never even constructed a home for his residence. Satī was the daughter of a great king, Dakṣa, and because his youngest daughter, Satī, selected as her husband Lord Śiva, King Dakṣa was not very much satisfied with her. Therefore whenever she met her father, he unnecessarily criticized her husband, although Lord Śiva was faultless. Because of this, before attaining a mature age Satī gave up the body given by her father, Dakṣa, and therefore she could not produce a child.
FAQs
This verse states that Dakṣa, acting improperly, angrily offended the sinless Bhava (Śiva), and the consequence was Satī’s immediate renunciation of her body through yogic power.
Because her father Dakṣa, in anger, committed an offense against her blameless husband Lord Śiva; unable to tolerate that dishonor, Satī left her body by yoga.
Avoid anger-driven disrespect—especially toward saintly persons—and protect relationships through humility and restraint; offenses can destroy families and inner peace.