सावित्री और सत्यवान की कथा (The Story of Savitri and Satyavan)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 6 sections
The Divine Union
Original
अश्वपति की पुत्री सावित्री, सत्यवान के प्रेम में डूबी।<br>धर्म पथ पर चलने वाली, पतिव्रता की शक्ति निराली।
Transliteration
Ashvapati ki putri Savitri, Satyavan ke prem mein doobi.<br>Dharma path par chalne wali, pativrata ki shakti nirali.
Meaning / Translation
Savitri, the daughter of King Ashvapati, was immersed in love for Satyavan.<br>Walking the path of righteousness, her power as a devoted wife was unparalleled.
The Prophecy of Narada
Original
नारद मुनि ने दी चेतावनी, सत्यवान की अल्पायु की कहानी।<br>सुनकर मन में भय समाया, पर सावित्री ने साहस दिखाया।
Transliteration
Narada muni ne di chetavni, Satyavan ki alpayu ki kahani.<br>Sunkar mann mein bhay samaya, par Savitri ne saahas dikhaya.
Meaning / Translation
Sage Narada gave a warning, telling the story of Satyavan's short life.<br>Hearing this, fear filled her heart, but Savitri showed great courage.
Life in the Forest
Original
वन के जीवन में सुख पाया, पतिव्रता धर्म सदा निभाया।<br>राजमहल को त्याग दिया, सत्यवान संग जीवन दिया।
Transliteration
Van ke jeevan mein sukh paya, pativrata dharma sada nibhaya.<br>Rajmahal ko tyag diya, Satyavan sang jeevan diya.
Meaning / Translation
She found happiness in the life of the forest, always upholding her duty as a devoted wife.<br>She renounced the palace and gave her life to being with Satyavan.
The Arrival of Death
Original
काल बनकर यमराज आए, सत्यवान के प्राण ले आए।<br>अंधकार छा गया चारों ओर, मच गया जीवन में शोर।
Transliteration
Kaal bankar Yamraj aaye, Satyavan ke pran le aaye.<br>Andhkar chha gaya charon aur, mach gaya jeevan mein shor.
Meaning / Translation
Yamraj came in the form of Time (Death) and took Satyavan's life.<br>Darkness spread everywhere, and a great commotion arose in life.
The Pursuit of Savitri
Original
सावित्री पीछे-पीछे आई, धर्म की शक्ति संग लाई।<br>यमराज से की विनय भारी, सत्य की उसने की तैयारी।
Transliteration
Savitri peeche-peeche aayi, dharma ki shakti sang layi.<br>Yamraj se ki vinay bhaari, satya ki usne ki taiyari.
Meaning / Translation
Savitri followed closely behind, bringing with her the power of righteousness.<br>She made a profound plea to Yamraj, prepared with the strength of truth.
The Triumph of Devotion
Original
यमराज का हृदय पिघला, सत्यवान को जीवन मिला।<br>सावित्री के तप का फल पाया, मृत्यु पर विजय का पर्व मनाया।
Transliteration
Yamraj ka hriday pighla, Satyavan ko jeevan mila.<br>Savitri ke tap ka phal paya, mrityu par vijay ka parv manaya.
Meaning / Translation
Yamraj's heart melted, and Satyavan was granted life once more.<br>She received the fruit of her penance, celebrating the victory over death.