I read somewhere on twitter that that sati pratha was not part of Hinduism so which Hindu scriptures discuss the Sati practice?

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I read somewhere on twitter that that sati pratha was not part of Hinduism so which Hindu scriptures discuss the Sati practice? History of Hindu Religion

9 points | Post submitted by metadota 1453 days ago | 3 comments | viewed 1732 times

But I also saw someone commenting:

Sati is not a questionable practice. It is the greatest display of chastity a woman can show toward her husband, and since chastity comes from the mind, it is only true if it is voluntary. It is also religious, because it is accepted by shastras and they mention phalan (great rewards) for this act. It is not 'merely cultural'

Is there any way to get any reference of scripture ?

jay1453 days ago | +1 points

Only a Pativrata alone can enter the pyre upon the death of her husband. That too, if she has young children, or she is pregnant, or she is menstruating, even a Pativrata too cannot undergo Sati.
I will provide verses from scriptures which discuss Sati practice:
Parasara Smriti 4.32
If a woman follows her departed lord, by burning herself on the same funeral pyre, she will dwell in heaven for as many years as there are hairs on the human frame, — which reach the number of three crores and a half.
Vishnu Dharma Sutra 25.14
After the death of her husband, to preserve her chastity, or to ascend the pile after him.
Agni Purana 222.223
The widow who practices self-control and austerities after the death of her husband, goes to heaven…the widow who burns herself on the same funeral pire wth her husband also goes to heaven.

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Ikshvaku 131 days ago | +0 points

Can you pls mention the verses that says if the woman is pregnant or has young child or is menstruating she cannot perform sati.

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Ikshvaku 131 days ago | +0 points

Can you pls mention the verses that says if the woman is pregnant or has young child or is menstruating she cannot perform sati.

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