The Story of Daksha’s Yajna and Shiva’s Anger

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From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 4: The Creation of the Fourth Order
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The Story of Daksha’s Yajna and Shiva’s Anger

Long ago, there lived a powerful king named Daksha. He was famous for his wisdom and his great devotion to the rituals known as yajnas (holy sacrifices). Daksha had many daughters, and one of them, Sati, loved and respected her father deeply. Sati chose to marry Lord Shiva, who was unlike anyone Daksha knew. Shiva lived simply, meditated on mountains, and loved all beings, great and small.

At first, Daksha did not approve of Sati’s marriage to Shiva. He felt Shiva was strange and didn’t follow all the royal traditions. Even though Sati and Shiva were happy together, Daksha’s pride made him look down upon Shiva.

One day, Daksha decided to hold the grandest yajna ever seen, inviting all the gods, sages, and royal families—everyone except Lord Shiva and Sati. When Sati heard about her father’s yajna, she was surprised and saddened that she and Shiva were not invited. Still, she longed to see her family and attend the ceremony.

Sati asked Shiva for permission to go. Shiva, wise and gentle, said, “Dear Sati, it’s not wise to go where you are not invited, especially when there is anger and pride. But I will not stop you if your heart wishes to see your family.” With hope in her heart, Sati went to her father’s palace.

But when Sati arrived, she saw that not only was Shiva not invited, but Daksha and others were openly insulting him. No one gave her a warm welcome. Sati’s heart broke at the disrespect shown to her beloved husband, who was the Lord of the universe. Feeling deep pain and unable to bear the insult to Shiva, Sati decided to leave her earthly body in protest, praying for Daksha’s heart to be softened.

News of Sati’s sacrifice reached Shiva. He was filled with grief and deep anger—not for himself, but for the insult to dharma and love. In his sorrow, Shiva plucked a lock of his matted hair and struck it on the ground. From it rose Virabhadra, a fierce being, who, along with Shiva’s followers, rushed to Daksha’s yajna.

Virabhadra and the ganas disrupted the yajna, causing chaos. Daksha, still full of pride, refused to apologize. But when he saw the strength and power of Shiva’s anger, he realized his mistake. At the end, the yajna was stopped, and Daksha was left humbled.

But Shiva, though powerful, was also compassionate. He forgave Daksha and even restored his life, teaching everyone the importance of humility, respect, and love over pride and rituals.

In time, Sati was reborn as Parvati and reunited with Shiva, and the world learned that true devotion and humility are dear to the Lord.

Moral for Young Vaishnavs:
Rituals and ceremonies are important, but kindness, humility, and respect for all are even more important. True devotion means honoring God and all living beings with love in our hearts.

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