The Princess and the God: A Tale Ancient India
- Aaron Shepard
Introduction:
“The Princess and the God: A Tale of Ancient India” a beautiful story tells by Aaron Shepard. The story set in ancient India and it highlights the themes of love, kindness, loyalty, destiny and sacrifice. In the story the Princess is known for her compassion, learns that the god is in trouble and she decides to help him. This story is about Savitri, who used her wisdom, courage, love and sacrifice to save her husband’s life from the God of death, Yama.
“Who are you….
I am Yama, god of death. Now is the time I must take the spirit of satyavan.”
Savitri’s birth:
Once upon a time, there was a king who had many wives but no children. For eighteen years, he prayed to the sacred fire every morning and evening, asking for a child. One day, a shining goddess rose named Savitri, child of the Sun appeared from his flames. His prayer succeeded and he won a daughter.
Within a year, the king’s favorite wife gave birth to a child. The king named her as Savitri, after the goddess. She grew up to be very intelligent and beautiful, with eyes that shone like the sun. People admired her so much that they thought she was a goddess herself.
Savitri met Satyavan:
No man came forward to marry Savitri because of her extraordinary beauty and intelligence, people afraid to marry her. The king permitted her to go out and find a husband. Savitri traveled accompanied by servants and wise advisors. Later she reached a hermitage by a river and met an old teacher. As they spoke, a young man with shining eyes entered, guiding another man who is old, blind. She asked about him. The teacher explained that he was Prince Satyavan, the son of a king whose kingdom had been conquered. The prince was known for his great virtues, and his name meant "Son of Truth."
Narada’s suggestion:
Savitri had chosen Satyavan as her husband. At the time, Narada was present and warned Savitri to not marry him. He will die exactly one year from the day. The king worried and offered her to choose another person but she denied.
Savitri’s prayer:
Savitri and Satyavan married and lived a happily. Three days before the fateful day, Savitri went to the sacred fire and worshipped continuously without eating or sleeping. Satyavan was worried and asked her why she was being so harsh on herself, but she did not answer. The day comes, Satyavan is ready to go forest but savitri refused to stay in home. They together walked to the woods, enjoying the beauty of nature.
Yama, the god of death appears:
While chopping firewood, Satyavan suddenly felt ill. He told Savitri that his body was burning. She quickly helped him lie down under a tree, placing his head on her lap. Soon, his eyes closed, and his breathing slowed. Yama, the god of death appeared and introduced himself. He explained that he had come to take Satyavan’s soul. Savitri trembled but remained calm. Savitri, determined not to leave her husband, follows Yama as he carries away Satyavan's spirit.
Yama's decision:
Yama impressed by her devotion and grants her a wish, as long as it is not Satyavan's life. Savitri cleverly wishes for her father-in-law’s sight and kingdom to be restored, which Yama grants. She continued to follow him, and Yama, moved by her persistence. Then she asked for her father to have many more children. Yama blessed Savitri and her loyalty.
Satyavan regained his soul:
Savitri found Satyavan alive. Yama was true to all his promises. Satyavan’s father regains his sight and kingdom. Savitri’s father is blessed with more children. They lived a long and happy life, blessed with many children.
“Then grant many children to me. And let them be children of Satyavan!”
Conclusion:
The story of Savitri and Satyavan was one of love, faith, and intelligence. Savitri’s deep devotion, wisdom, and courage allowed her to challenge fate itself and save her husband. Her story continues to inspire people, teaching the values of perseverance, loyalty, and the power of true love.
“The Princess and the God: A Tale of Ancient India” a beautiful story tells by Aaron Shepard. The story set in ancient India and it highlights the themes of love, kindness, loyalty, destiny and sacrifice. In the story the Princess is known for her compassion, learns that the god is in trouble and she decides to help him. This story is about Savitri, who used her wisdom, courage, love and sacrifice to save her husband’s life from the God of death, Yama.
“Who are you….
I am Yama, god of death. Now is the time I must take the spirit of satyavan.”
Savitri’s birth:
Once upon a time, there was a king who had many wives but no children. For eighteen years, he prayed to the sacred fire every morning and evening, asking for a child. One day, a shining goddess rose named Savitri, child of the Sun appeared from his flames. His prayer succeeded and he won a daughter.
Within a year, the king’s favorite wife gave birth to a child. The king named her as Savitri, after the goddess. She grew up to be very intelligent and beautiful, with eyes that shone like the sun. People admired her so much that they thought she was a goddess herself.
Savitri met Satyavan:
No man came forward to marry Savitri because of her extraordinary beauty and intelligence, people afraid to marry her. The king permitted her to go out and find a husband. Savitri traveled accompanied by servants and wise advisors. Later she reached a hermitage by a river and met an old teacher. As they spoke, a young man with shining eyes entered, guiding another man who is old, blind. She asked about him. The teacher explained that he was Prince Satyavan, the son of a king whose kingdom had been conquered. The prince was known for his great virtues, and his name meant "Son of Truth."
Narada’s suggestion:
Savitri had chosen Satyavan as her husband. At the time, Narada was present and warned Savitri to not marry him. He will die exactly one year from the day. The king worried and offered her to choose another person but she denied.
Savitri’s prayer:
Savitri and Satyavan married and lived a happily. Three days before the fateful day, Savitri went to the sacred fire and worshipped continuously without eating or sleeping. Satyavan was worried and asked her why she was being so harsh on herself, but she did not answer. The day comes, Satyavan is ready to go forest but savitri refused to stay in home. They together walked to the woods, enjoying the beauty of nature.
Yama, the god of death appears:
While chopping firewood, Satyavan suddenly felt ill. He told Savitri that his body was burning. She quickly helped him lie down under a tree, placing his head on her lap. Soon, his eyes closed, and his breathing slowed. Yama, the god of death appeared and introduced himself. He explained that he had come to take Satyavan’s soul. Savitri trembled but remained calm. Savitri, determined not to leave her husband, follows Yama as he carries away Satyavan's spirit.
Yama's decision:
Yama impressed by her devotion and grants her a wish, as long as it is not Satyavan's life. Savitri cleverly wishes for her father-in-law’s sight and kingdom to be restored, which Yama grants. She continued to follow him, and Yama, moved by her persistence. Then she asked for her father to have many more children. Yama blessed Savitri and her loyalty.
Satyavan regained his soul:
Savitri found Satyavan alive. Yama was true to all his promises. Satyavan’s father regains his sight and kingdom. Savitri’s father is blessed with more children. They lived a long and happy life, blessed with many children.
“Then grant many children to me. And let them be children of Satyavan!”
Conclusion:
The story of Savitri and Satyavan was one of love, faith, and intelligence. Savitri’s deep devotion, wisdom, and courage allowed her to challenge fate itself and save her husband. Her story continues to inspire people, teaching the values of perseverance, loyalty, and the power of true love.
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