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The document summarizes key figures and events from the Hindu epic story of Savitri. It describes Savitri as the daughter of King Ashwapati who was gifted by the Sun God Savitr. She married Satyavan, who was fated to die within a year according to a prophecy by Sage Narada. When Yama, the God of Death, comes to claim Satyavan, Savitri's dedication and purity convince Yama to spare his life and bless their marriage with eternal happiness instead.

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The document summarizes key figures and events from the Hindu epic story of Savitri. It describes Savitri as the daughter of King Ashwapati who was gifted by the Sun God Savitr. She married Satyavan, who was fated to die within a year according to a prophecy by Sage Narada. When Yama, the God of Death, comes to claim Satyavan, Savitri's dedication and purity convince Yama to spare his life and bless their marriage with eternal happiness instead.

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REPORTING IN 21ST

CENTURY LITERATURE BY GROUP 2


Group members: Janz Axxl Sese
Mikhael Soberano
Justin Omega
Jozef Deann T. Portillo
Nestle John Bastasa
Lawrence Lapig
Gino Camille Lamoste
George Rey Tahanlangit
• Is one of two great epics of India
• Authored by the great sage Veda Vyasa,
also known as Krsna Dvaipayana.
• Was originally written as Jaya to
commemorate the victory of the Pandava
princes over the wicked Kauravas and
comprised over 8800 verses.
• Subsequently it was revised and enlarged
into 24000 verse written work called the
Bharata, by Vaisampayana, a disciple of
Vyasa and recited during the Sarpayaga of
Janamejaya, the great grandson of the
Pandava hero Arjuna.
Mahabharata • It was revised and enlarged again into
what we now call the Mahabharata by
Suta Ugrasravas.
• King of Madra Kingdom,
and Father of Savitri.
• Ashwapati is the
appellation of many, kings
in Hindu mythology.
• It means ‘Lord of horses, it
was an appellation
comparable to that of the
knight or Ritter.

King Ashwapati
Sun God Savitr
Sun God Savitr
• A beneficient God who act as
protectors of all beings, who are
provident and guard the world of
spirits.
• Offered King Ashwapati a boon:
that he will soon have a daughter,
Savitr.
Savitri
Savitri

• Daughter of King Ashwapati


• Wife of Satyavan
• Named in honor of the Sun
God Savitr
Satyavan
Satyavan
• Husband of Savitri
• Lives in the forest with his father
and mother
• He is doomed to die within a year.
• Satyavan was known for his
legendary generosity.
• He chopped wood and sold it in
the countryside.
Sage Narada
Sage Narada
• A Vedic sage, a travelling musician
and storyteller.
• Narada is a bearer of news and
enlightening wisdom.
• Prophesized Satyavan's death in
the following year.
• He is one of mind-created children
of Brahma, the creator god.
Yama
Yama
• The Hindu God of Death and Justice,
responsible for the dispensation of law and
punishment of sinners.
• Comes to claim Satyavan's soul but has
a change of heart because of Savitri's
dedication and purity
• Grants life to Satyavan and blesses
Savitri with a life of eternal happiness.

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