Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 25
Satī Desires to Attend Dakṣa’s Sacrifice; Śiva Warns Against the Pain of Relatives’ Insults
यदि व्रजिष्यस्यतिहाय मद्वचो भद्रं भवत्या न ततो भविष्यति । सम्भावितस्य स्वजनात्पराभवो यदा स सद्यो मरणाय कल्पते ॥ २५ ॥
yadi vrajiṣyasy atihāya mad-vaco bhadraṁ bhavatyā na tato bhaviṣyati sambhāvitasya sva-janāt parābhavo yadā sa sadyo maraṇāya kalpate
Si malgré cela tu décides d’y aller en négligeant mes paroles, l’avenir ne te sera pas favorable. Tu es très respectable; et lorsqu’un affront vient des siens, cet affront devient aussitôt comme la mort.
Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports of the Fourth Canto, Third Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “Talks Between Lord Śiva and Satī.”
FAQs
It teaches that humiliation inflicted by one’s own relatives can be so painful that it feels like death, and a wise person avoids situations that will lead to such degrading dishonor.
Because Daksha was hostile toward Shiva, and Shiva knew Sati would face disrespect and emotional devastation among her own family at the sacrifice.
Avoid environments where you will be demeaned, especially by close relations; protect your dignity and peace, and choose association that supports spiritual and emotional well-being.