Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 7
Nimi’s Disembodied Liberation and the Rise of the Mithilā (Videha) Dynasty
गन्धवस्तुषु तद् देहं निधाय मुनिसत्तमा: । समाप्ते सत्रयागे च देवानूचु: समागतान् ॥ ७ ॥
gandha-vastuṣu tad-dehaṁ nidhāya muni-sattamāḥ samāpte satra-yāge ca devān ūcuḥ samāgatān
Pendant le yajña, les grands sages conservèrent le corps abandonné par Nimi dans des substances parfumées ; puis, à la fin du satra-yajña, ils adressèrent une requête aux devas rassemblés.
FAQs
This verse shows that a satra-yajna is a formal, extended sacrificial assembly conducted by exalted sages, culminating in deliberation and instruction given even to the demigods.
The narrative indicates a transition from ritual completion to counsel and decision-making—after the satra concluded, the sages addressed the gathered demigods regarding the next course of action connected to the event at hand.
Complete one’s spiritual duties with reverence and cleanliness, and then seek or offer guidance in the company of the wise—letting spiritual practice lead to clear, purposeful action.