Shloka 14
एवमात्मा पिता माता श्वश्रू: श्वशुर एव च । भर्तु: कुलं च सावितन्र्या सर्व कृच्छात् समुद्धृूतम्,इस तरह सावित्रीने अपने आपको, पिता-माताको, सास-ससुरको तथा पतिके समस्त कुलको भी भारी संकटसे बचा लिया था
evam ātmā pitā mātā śvaśrūḥ śvaśura eva ca | bhartuḥ kulaṃ ca sāvitryā sarva-kṛcchrāt samuddhṛtam ||
Thus, by Savitrī’s steadfast resolve, not only she herself but also her father and mother, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, and indeed her husband’s entire lineage were rescued from a grave calamity.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches that steadfast adherence to dharma—especially fidelity, truthfulness, and courageous perseverance—can protect not only the individual but also sustain and redeem an entire family and lineage in times of crisis.
Mārkaṇḍeya summarizes the outcome of Savitrī’s actions: through her effort and virtue, she saves herself and secures deliverance for her parents, her in-laws, and her husband’s whole clan from severe danger.