With this, we conclude the second chapter of the Fourth canto. The third chapter will go more into the details of “Siva-Sathi” story.

4.3.1 – 14

Third chapter of Fourth canto starts with the Yagas conducted by Daksha. Bhagavatham says, Daksha conducted a Yagam called “Vajapeyam” and did not invite Lord Siva there as their enemity continued ever after. It was the first time that a Yagam was conducted without Lord Siva’s presence.

Lord Brahma gave the premier position among Prajapathis to Daksha and that increased his arrogance.  Then he decided to conduct a very important Yagam called “Brihaspathisavam”. He invited all Sages and Devas other than Siva.

One day, Sathi Devi noticed many beautiful, heavily ornamented ladies accompanied by their husbands travelling by air planes to her father’s abode. From them, she came to know of the great Yagam. Even though she was not invited, she had an intense desire to visit her parents, sisters and all other relatives. She wanted to see the great event. So, she went to Siva and requested to go with her to Daksha’s place.