Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
सतीदेव्याः योगमार्गेण देहत्यागः — Satī’s Yogic Abandonment of the Body
एवं स्वदेहं सहसा दक्षकोपाज्जिहासती । दग्धे गात्रे वायुशुचिर्धारणं योगमार्गतः
evaṃ svadehaṃ sahasā dakṣakopājjihāsatī | dagdhe gātre vāyuśucirdhāraṇaṃ yogamārgataḥ
Thus, wishing at once to abandon her own body out of anger toward Dakṣa, Satī—having purified herself by the regulated breath—entered yogic concentration by the path of Yoga, so that her limbs were burned in the inner fire.
Sūta Gosvāmi (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: destructive
FAQs
It portrays Satī’s decisive renunciation of an insult-bound body through yogic mastery, showing that spiritual power (yoga) is rooted in purity of prāṇa and unwavering resolve aligned with devotion to Śiva (Pati) over worldly pride (Dakṣa’s ego).
Dakṣa’s offense is essentially rejection of Śiva’s rightful worship; Satī’s act underscores that Śiva as Saguna Lord (Pati) is the true refuge, and that ritual without reverence to Śiva becomes hollow—supporting the Purāṇic emphasis on Śiva-pūjā and the Linga as the honored focus of devotion.
It points to yogic practice—especially prāṇa-śuddhi (purification through breath) and dhāraṇā (steady concentration). The practical takeaway is disciplined breath-regulation and focused meditation, performed with devotion to Śiva rather than mere outward ritualism.