Having already given all his arguments, Lord Shiva didn't say anything more when Sati decided to disregard his instructions and go alone, but his followers accompanied Sati, understanding that this was Lord Shiva's desire. They organized a procession for Sati, so she could travel comfortably.
However, when Sati reached the opulent arena of the sacrifice, no one received her apart from her mother and sisters. All the Brahmanas and demigods present wanted in their minds to receive Sati and honor her, but they knew Daksa would be displeased by that. Since Daksa was their superior, they were afraid of him. The mother and sisters of Sati were however more softhearted and received her with affection.
However, understanding Daksa's offensive mentality towards her husband, Sati didn't reply to them or accept their presents. She was focused on her father and the arrangements made by him to neglect her husband. She saw that the Brahmanas were skipping the mantras for offering oblations to Lord Shiva, and that Daksa was so envious of him to the point of refusing to receive his youngest daughter just because she was married to him.
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