Savitri and Satyavan — Love That Conquered Death
Princess Savitri chose to marry Satyavan despite the sage Narada's warning that he was destined to die within a year. On the fated day, Yama, the god of death, came to claim Satyavan's soul. As Yama carried the soul away, Savitri followed him through the wilderness. Impressed by her devotion, Yama granted her three boons — but not Satyavan's life. Savitri asked for her father-in-law's eyesight and kingdom to be restored, and then for a hundred sons for herself. When Yama granted the third boon, Savitri pointed out that she could not bear children without her husband. Bound by his word, Yama wa