Devi Savitri's Unique Blessings from Yamraja
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Long ago in the kingdom of Madra, there was a great and virtuous king named Ashwapati. Queen Malati was his devoted wife. Both the king and queen were compassionate and devoted to righteous deeds. However, unfortunately, they were childless. Due to this, they undertook penance in Pushkar to seek blessings for offspring. At that time, by fortunate circumstances, they received the divine presence of Sage Parashara. The sage, extolling the glory of the Gayatri mantra, gave them the Gayatri mantra to chant for the attainment of progeny. Along with this, the sage also advised them to perform the trikal sandhya (ritual worship performed thrice daily). Following the sage's instructions, when the king and queen began chanting the Gayatri mantra, Goddess Savitri appeared before them and blessed them with the boon of offspring.
With the blessings of Goddess Savitri, a daughter was born to the king and queen, and they named her Savitri. In the same kingdom, there lived a poor woodcutter named Satyavan, who, despite his poverty, led a righteous life, supporting his blind parents. Satyavan was not only physically attractive but also possessed a noble character and virtuous nature. True to his name, Satyavan, despite his humble status, always adhered to righteousness and virtue. As Princess Savitri grew older, she fell in love with Satyavan.
Satyavan knew that being a poor woodcutter, he might not be accepted by King Ashwapati for marriage. However, Savitri did not step back, as she had already accepted Satyavan as her husband based on their commitment to dharma, karma, and vows. Satyavan, moved by Savitri's genuine love, could not reject her love and accepted her as his wife.
When King Ashwapati learned of this, he tried to persuade his daughter not to marry a poor woodcutter. However, Savitri had already considered Satyavan her husband. King Ashwapati, deeply loving his only daughter, eventually agreed to the marriage. During the matchmaking ceremony, as the king and queen examined Satyavan's horoscope, they discovered that Satyavan's lifespan was very short, and he would die at a young age. Disturbed by this revelation, King Ashwapati tried to stop the marriage, but Savitri insisted on marrying Satyavan.
After the wedding, Savitri started living with her poor husband Satyavan in his humble abode. She dutifully served his blind parents. One day, while cutting wood, Satyavan faced a fatal accident, leading to his death. Yamaraja (the god of death) himself came to take Satyavan's soul. However, when Yamaraja attempted to take Satyavan's subtle body with him, Savitri followed them. Yamaraja questioned why she was following him, and Savitri replied that her husband had promised to always stay by her side. Yamaraja tried to explain that a living being cannot enter the realm of the dead, but Savitri insisted.
Yamaraja offered her a boon, but she continued following him. Finally, frustrated, Yamaraja told her to ask for a boon but not to follow him. Savitri asked for the restoration of her in-laws' eyesight, and Yamaraja granted it. Even after this, Savitri did not turn back. Yamaraja, astonished by her steadfastness, offered her another boon. Savitri requested that her in-laws be blessed with abundance and prosperity so that they would never face any shortage. Yamaraja granted this boon as well.
Still, Savitri persisted in following Yamaraja. Impressed by her determination and wisdom, Yamaraja said, "Ask for one more boon, but do not follow me." Savitri then asked that her in-laws be blessed with a son. Yamaraja, amazed by her selflessness, granted this boon too. However, Savitri continued to follow him.
Finally, Yamaraja, acknowledging her unwavering love and devotion, said, "Ask for one more boon, but do not follow me any further." Savitri replied, "Grant me the boon that my in-laws be blessed with wealth, and prosperity, and never experience any lack or sorrow throughout their lives." Yamaraja, pleased with Savitri's virtue and love, granted this boon as well.
Savitri's story is a tale of love, devotion, and the triumph of righteousness. It exemplifies the power of unwavering commitment and selfless love, even in the face of challenges and adversity.
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Aaj se bahut samay pahle Madradesh mein Ashwapati naam ke ek bade hi mahaan aur pratibhaashali raja hue. Maharani Malti unki dharm patni thi. Raja-rani dono hi dayavan aur dharm-karm karne wale vyakti the. Lekin durghatna ke karan unhe koi bhi santan nahi thi. Isi karan ve Pushkar mein jaakar santan prapti ke liye tap karne gaye. Usi samay saubhagyavash unki bhent Rishi Parashar Muni se ho gayi. Muni ne Raja-Rani ko Gayatri Mantra ki mahima batakar unhe japa karne ke liye Gayatri Mantra diya. Isi ke saath Rishi ne pati-patni dono ko trikal sandhya karne ka bhi sujhav diya. Parashar Muni ke kahe anusar jab Raja-Rani ne Devi Gayatri ka jaap arambh kiya to unhe Devi Savitri ne darshan dekar santan prapti ka vardan diya.
Devi Savitri ke ashirvad se Raja-Rani ke yahan ek beti ka janm hua jiska naam Savitri rakha gaya. Usi rajya mein Satyavan naam ka ek garib lakdihaara yuvak rehta tha jo lakdiyan kaatkar apna aur apne garib andhe mata-pita ka jeevan chalaya karta tha. Satyavan dekhne mein jitna adhik sundar tha, usase kahin adhik uska charitra aur acche swabhav wala yuvak bhi tha. Naam ke anuroop hi sada saty bolne wala Satyavan garib hone ke bawajood bhi hamesha dharm-karm karta raha. Raja Ashwapati ki putri Savitri jab badi hui to use usi yuvak Satyavan se prem ho gaya.
Satyavan ko pata tha ki vah ek garib lakdihaara hai, isliye Raja Ashwapati use kabhi bhi svikar nahi karenge. Lekin phir bhi Savitri ne apne kadam peeche nahi liye. Kyunki ab vo dharm, karma aur vachan ke saath Satyavan ko apna pati maan chuki thi. Satyavan bhi Savitri ke sacche prem ko asvikar nahi kar sakta tha aur use apna pati svikar kar liya.
Jab Raja Ashwapati ko ye baat pata chali to unhone apni putri ko samjhaaya ki vo ek garib lakdihaare se vivah na kare. Lekin Savitri ne Satyavan ko apna pati maan liya tha. Raja Ashwapati, apni ekloti putri se prem karte the, isliye unhone is vivah ke liye haan kar di. Kundli milate waqt jab Raja-Rani ko pata chala ki Savitri ke hone wale pati ki umr bahut kam hai aur vah alpayu mein hi mar jayega, to Raja Ashwapati ne is vivah ko rok diya. Satyavan bhi Savitri ko samjhaata hai ki uske marne ke baad uska jeevan barbaad ho jayega. Lekin Savitri nahi maanti aur vah poore niyam-dharm ke saath Satyavan se vivah kar leti hai.
Vivah karke Savitri apne garib pati Lakdihaare Satyavan ke saath unke nivaas sthal mein rahne lagti hai, jahan vo apne andhe sasur-sasur ki seva karti hai. Ek din lakdiyan kaatne mein Satyavan ko ek ghatak durghatna ka samna karna padta hai, jiske karan unki mrityu ho jaati hai. Yamaraja svayam Satyavan ki aatma ko lene aate hain. Lekin jab Yamaraja Satyavan ke sookshma sharir ko apne saath le jaane lagte hain, to Savitri bhi unke peeche-peeche jaane lagti hai. Dharmaraj Yamaraja Savitri se puchte hain vo kyun aa rahi hai peeche-peeche. Us par Savitri Yamaraja sehti hai kyun ki uske pati ne hamesha uske saath rahne ka vachan diya tha. Muni use samjhaate hain, lekin ab ve mar chuke hain. Savitri kehte hain to kya hua? Main phir bhi inke saath jaungi. Yamaraja use samajhaate hain ki koi jeevit prani YamaLok nahi ja sakta. Savitri kehti hai phir mere bhi pran har lijiye aap. Yamaraja kehta hai ayu samapt hone se pehle aisa nahi kiya ja sakta. Savitri kehti hai agar aapke paas koi doosra raasta nahi hai to phir mujhe mere pati ke saath aane dijiye. Tab Yamaraja Savitri ko phir se samjhaate hue kehte hain, ek kaam karo, tum mujhse ek varadan le lo, lekin mere peeche peeche mat aao. Yamaraja poochte hain kaho kya varadan doon? Savitri kehti hai mere sas-sasur ke netron ki jyoti lautaa dijiye.
Yamaraja tathastu keh dete hain aur fir aage badh jaate hain. Lekin Savitri phir bhi lautkar nahi jaati hai aur vah phir se Yamaraja ke peeche-peeche jaane lagti hai. Yamaraja chakit hokar bolte hain, kehte hain tumhe do-do varadan de diye fir bhi tum gayi nahi? Tab Savitri kehti hai aapne itna dhan, itna vaibhav to de diya lekin main unhein kiske saath baantoon? Yamaraja bolte hain lekin main ismein kuch nahi kar sakta. Jo ek baar mar jaata hai uske pran lautaye nahi ja sakte. Savitri bolte hain lekin in nir-dhan maa-baap ka kya hoga? Vo buddhape mein kaise jiyenge?
