Savitri & Satyavan
She argued with Death to win back her husband
Princess Savitri chose Satyavan as her husband even knowing he would die within a year; when Yama, god of death, came to take him, she followed and reasoned with him so wisely that he restored her beloved's life.
01Why it matters
It is the great Hindu myth of marital devotion able to defeat death itself.
02The conflict
The fixed date of Satyavan's death.
03The iconic moment
Savitri walking behind Yama, arguing for her husband's life.
04What survived
The "Mahabharata" tale; the Vat Savitri fasting ritual.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Savitri & Satyavan?
Princess Savitri chose Satyavan as her husband even knowing he would die within a year; when Yama, god of death, came to take him, she followed and reasoned with him so wisely that he restored her beloved's life.
Why is the story of Savitri & Satyavan famous?
It is the great Hindu myth of marital devotion able to defeat death itself.
How does the story of Savitri & Satyavan end?
Savitri walking behind Yama, arguing for her husband's life. The "Mahabharata" tale; the Vat Savitri fasting ritual.
Is the story of Savitri & Satyavan real?
Yes, Savitri & Satyavan is based on real people and events.
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