Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Savitri gets married

Knowing his daughter's mind, the king went to the forest and got Satyavana to his kingdom and with all rites, got his daughter married to him. Satyavana's parents were sad to see that their daughter in law, who had raised in all luxuries, would have to live the life of a hermit. Everyone who Savitri were pleased with her beauty and behavior.
After her marriage, Savitri took care of her aged parents in law. Somewhere in her heart she was aware that her husband would not live long, and she began worshiping the Gods and feeding the brahmans.
Soon time passed and slowly, Savitri also forgot that.
When two days were left for the year to end, Savitri realized it was time for her to be separated from her husband. She decided not to do anything and let destiny take it's course.
She immersed herself in the worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
When the day arrived, Savitri got up early and fed the brahmans who came to her door.
Satyavana decided to go to the forest to get fruits and wood for fire. Savitri said she would accompany her husband. She did not tell anyone why she wanted to go.
Reluctantly Satyavana allowed her to come with him.
She was feeling restless but did not let anyone realize what was going on in her mind.
Seeing a tall tree, Satyavana decided to climb that to get the dry branches for firewood.
Suddenly Satyavana said he was having a massive headache and was not able to see properly.
Savitri asked him to come down and lie with his head on her lap. She would gently press his head and the headache would vanish.


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