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This two-fold classification means that some of the Pitris give
the body, which is the receptacle or carrier, with its sub-divisions, and
others give knowledge, wisdom and the faculties of perception].
Sati is the last daughter of Daksha. She was wedded to Siva.
We shall specially notice her in the succeeding chapter.
THE QUARREL BETWEEN SIVA AND DAKSHA.
SKANDHA IV., CHAP. 2.
Of old the Prajapaties performed a Yajna, and the Devas and
Rishis all graced the occasion with their presence. Prajapati Daksha
entered the assembly, when all stood up to receive him, except Brah-
ma and Siva. Daksha saluted his father Brahm ?? and with His
permission took a seat. But he was so mortified by the conduct of
Siva that he could not contain himself, and indignantly broke forth
thus: "O you, Rishis, Devas and Agni! Witness this disgrace-
ful conduct of Siva my own son-in-law, rather my disciple. This
senseless.being would not do so much as rise up and receive me.
He has no sense of respect and dis-respect, of purity and impur-
ity. He is mindless of all injunctions and observances. Do you
know, what he does? He roves like a mad man in the crematories,
with his host of Bhutas, Pretas and Pisachas, sometimes laughing,
sometimes weeping, his body covered over with the ashes of dead
bodies, their bones serving for his ornaments. His name is Siva
(auspicious). But he is really A-Siva (inauspicious). He is fond
of intoxication, and his companions are the impure and senseless
Bhutas. Oh! that I have given my daughter Sati in marriage to him.
That was simply to obey the orders of Brahma."
Siva remained unmoved. Daksha went on abusing Him and
at last he cursed Siva saying "This vilest of Devas shall not parti-
cipate in the sacrificial offerings to Indra, Upendra and others." He
then left the place in a rage.
Nandisvara, the chief companion of Siva, could not bear the
gross and wanton insult done to his master. He retorted in angry tones
the unkind words of Daksha and the approbation of some of the
councillors. " Siva bears malice to none. It is Daksha who makes
differences, where there are none. Ignorant people follow him and
blame Siva. The Vedas deal with transitory objects. Worldly
attachments receive an impetus from the Karma Kanda of the Vedas
and they beget vices and evil deeds. This Daksha looks upon the
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