Pativrata in the context of "Savitri and Satyavan"

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⭐ Core Definition: Pativrata

Pativrata (Sanskrit: पतिव्रता, romanizedPativratā, lit.'husband vow') is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the conjugal fidelity of a woman towards her husband. It also refers to the term used to refer to a married woman who is faithful and dutiful to her husband.

Hindus generally believe that when a wife is devoted to her husband and serves his needs, she brings prosperity and well-being to her family.

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👉 Pativrata in the context of Savitri and Satyavan

Savitri and Satyavan, also called Sāvitrī-Upākhyāna and Pativrata-mahatmya Parva, is an episode from the Indian epic Mahabharata, appearing in the Vana Parva (The Book of the Forest). It tells the story of Princess Savitri, who, through her intelligence and devotion, overcomes a divine prophecy foretelling her husband Satyavan's early death. This episode is a significant literary and religious text in Hindu tradition, emphasizing themes of destiny, free will, and pativrata dharma (conjugal fidelity of a woman).

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