Shloka 8
Satī at Dakṣa’s Sacrifice: Condemnation of Blasphemy and Voluntary Departure by Yoga-Fire
सौदर्यसम्प्रश्नसमर्थवार्तया मात्रा च मातृष्वसृभिश्च सादरम् । दत्तां सपर्यां वरमासनं च सा नादत्त पित्राप्रतिनन्दिता सती ॥ ८ ॥
saudarya-sampraśna-samartha-vārtayā mātrā ca mātṛ-ṣvasṛbhiś ca sādaram dattāṁ saparyāṁ varam āsanaṁ ca sā nādatta pitrāpratinanditā satī
Though her mother, sisters, and maternal aunts received her with respect—asking after her welfare and offering a fine seat and gifts—Satī gave no reply and accepted nothing, for her father neither greeted her nor welcomed her with words of care.
Satī did not accept the greetings offered by her sisters and mother, for she was not at all satisfied by her father’s silence. Satī was the youngest child of Dakṣa, and she knew that she was his pet. But now, because of her association with Lord Śiva, Dakṣa forgot all his affection for his daughter, and this very much aggrieved her. The material bodily conception is so polluted that even upon slight provocation all our relationships of love and affection are nullified. Bodily relationships are so transient that even though one is affectionate towards someone in a bodily relationship, a slight provocation terminates this intimacy.
FAQs
Because her father Dakṣa did not welcome or approve of her; Satī felt dishonored despite the respectful reception from her mother and aunts.
It shows that true honor is not merely external hospitality; when a key relationship is marked by contempt or disrespect, the heart cannot accept superficial courtesies.
Maintain dignity and discernment—do not be swayed by outward politeness when the underlying attitude is offensive; seek situations that support respect, humility, and devotional values.