Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 16
Citraketu Offends Śiva, Is Cursed by Pārvatī, and Is Glorified as a Vaiṣṇava
श्रीशुक उवाच एवं शप्तश्चित्रकेतुर्विमानादवरुह्य स: । प्रसादयामास सतीं मूर्ध्ना नम्रेण भारत ॥ १६ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca evaṁ śaptaś citraketur vimānād avaruhya saḥ prasādayām āsa satīṁ mūrdhnā namreṇa bhārata
Śrī Śukadeva disse: Ó Bhārata, quando Pārvatī amaldiçoou Citraketu, ele desceu de sua aeronave, curvou a cabeça com grande humildade e satisfez plenamente a santa Satī.
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He immediately descends from his vimāna and humbly bows his head, attempting to pacify Satī rather than retaliate.
Because he accepted the situation with humility and respect for Lord Śiva’s consort, showing a devotee’s non-envious, peaceful conduct even under provocation.
When criticized or wronged, respond with humility and de-escalation—seek reconciliation instead of prideful argument, keeping one’s character steady under pressure.