4.4.24 – 34

Maithreya says, Sathi Devi sat in Yoga posture and took Pranayams meditating on Agni and Vayu. As her mind focused on the lotus feet of her most beloved Lord, she entered Samadhi with bliss and Her holy body was burnt to ashes.  All Devas and others were shocked to see this horrible sight. They lamented and started blaming Daksha for his insult to Siva and cruelty to Sathi.

Devi’s aides sprang up and charged to kill Daksha, but Bhrigu Muni protected him by ways of  “Yaga Raksha”.

Note – we can see the typical behavior of human mind, which remains passive when strong action is needed and then starts blaming others, afterwards.

Sathi Devi had scolded the silent spectators for their cowardice. She said, “if you are weak run away from evil, if you are strong fight against evil, but never give support to the evil person who insults a noble man”.