The legend of the princess who outwitted death

Savitri left the palace because:

• She wanted to get away from her parents

• She wanted an adventure

• She didn't want to be a princess anymore

• She wanted to live in a jungle

Savitri met Satyavan

• in the city, working

• at the temple, worshipping

• in the jungle, chopping wood

At the wedding, Narada told Savitri that:

• she would have many children

• that Satyavan would betray her

• that Satyavan would soon be dead

Yamraj is the God of ___ and he rides on a ___

• Death; water buffalo

• Love; horse

• War; lion

• Discord; wolf

For her third and final wish, Savitri asked:

• for her husband to be brought back from the dead

• to be the mother of many children

• to be returned to her parents

• to find a new husband

*in your opinion*

Why do you think Savitri and Satyavan were drawn to each other?

When Savitri heard Narada’s prophecy, what rituals did she engage in to ward off Satyavan’s death?

In your own words, describe Savitri’s three wishes. Why did she ask for these?

Satyavan was her one true love and their fates were ____________ forever.

• flocked

• entwined