Shloka 32
Dharma-pratyabhijñāna and Vara-pradāna (धर्मप्रत्यभिज्ञानम्—वरप्रदानम्)
निरीक्षमाणा भर्तारं सर्वावस्थमनिन्दिता | मृतमेव हि भर्तारें काले मुनिवच: स्मरन्,सती-साध्वी सावित्री अपने पतिकी सभी अवस्थाओंका निरीक्षण करती थी। नारदजीके वचनोंको स्मरण करके उसे निश्चय हो गया था कि समयपर मेरे पतिकी मृत्यु अवश्यम्भावी है
nirīkṣamāṇā bhartāraṃ sarvāvastham aninditā | mṛtam eva hi bhartāraṃ kāle munivacaḥ smaran |
Nàng Savitrī vô tội luôn dõi theo chồng mình trong mọi trạng thái. Nhớ lời vị hiền triết, nàng tin chắc rằng khi thời khắc định mệnh đến, chồng nàng ắt sẽ gặp cái chết; vì thế nàng quan sát chàng với ý chí kiên định của người vợ trinh chính, không hề lay chuyển.
हुमत्सेन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Steadfast dharma expressed as vigilant, self-controlled devotion: Savitrī does not collapse under foreknowledge of loss; she responds with attentive care and unwavering ethical resolve, embodying pativratā-dharma and disciplined courage in the face of destiny.
Humatsena describes Savitrī closely observing her husband in all circumstances. Because she remembers the sage’s prediction that his death will occur at the appointed time, she remains alert and watchful, preparing inwardly for the impending crisis.