PURPORT

Sati was going very fast so that she might not be checked by her husband, but she was immediately followed by the many thousands of disciples of Lord Siva, headed by Yaksas, Maniman and Mada. The word gata-vyathah, used in this connection, means without fear. Sati did not care that she was going alone; therefore she was almost fearless. The word anucarah is also significant, for it indicates that Lord Siva's disciples were always ready to sacrifice anything for Lord Siva. All of them could understand the desire of Siva, who did not want Sati to go alone. Anucarah means those who can immediately understand the purpose of their master.