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Origins and family
Though born royal, he lived in forest exile caring for his blind parents.
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Puranas · Forest prince and husband of Savitri
Satyavan
Virtuous prince whose foretold death became the center of Savitri's victory over Yama.
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Biography
The story of Satyavan
Satyavan is virtuous prince whose foretold death became the center of Savitri's victory over Yama. Son of the blind exiled king Dyumatsena; husband of Savitri.
Though born royal, he lived in forest exile caring for his blind parents.
Savitri chose him despite Narada's warning that he had only one year to live.
On the appointed day he collapsed while cutting wood and died in Savitri's lap.
Yama restored him after Savitri's dialogue and boons, allowing his family and kingdom to flourish again.
Life journey
Four defining chapters
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Rise and relationships
Savitri chose him despite Narada's warning that he had only one year to live.
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Defining crisis
On the appointed day he collapsed while cutting wood and died in Savitri's lap.
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Final phase and legacy
Yama restored him after Savitri's dialogue and boons, allowing his family and kingdom to flourish again.
A good life may be sustained by the courage and wisdom of those who love us.
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