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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
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Savitri Defeats Death
Rama tells the story of how Savitri defeats death (Yama) to save her husband. The myth put incredible pressure on Indian wives who must be like Savitri, protecting their husbands from all harm. Savitri spent her life preparing for this moment. What does Rama think as she selects this story? Will she be able to protect Bipin?
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Savitri followed Yama. She did this with the strength of her austerities. Listen. If you strengthen yourselves, you can do acts as great as Savitri who impressed Death with her knowledge of the righteous path. As a reward Yama offered Savitri a favor. She asked that her father-in-law be healed from blindness. And it was so. Savitri impressed Yama again and again with her knowledge. Each time he offered her a favor, but said she couldn’t ask for Satyavan’s life. Finally, Savitri baited her trap and demanded one hundred legitimate sons. Without thinking, Yama agreed before he realized Savitri couldn’t have legitimate sons if her husband was dead.”
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