




          For a long time, Yama strode smoothly and swiftly through the 
     woods. Savitri struggled to keep up. 
          Finally Yama turned. "Savitri, you cannot follow to the land of 
     the dead!" 
          Savitri said, "Lord Yama, I know you only follow duty, taking 
     away one whose time has come. But I too have a duty. As Satyavan's 
     wife, I have promised always to remain beside him!" 
          Yama said, "Princess, that duty is at an end! Still, I admire 
     your loyalty. I will grant you a favor--anything but the life of your 
     husband." 
          Savitri said, "Please restore to Satyavan's father his kingdom 
     and his sight." 
          "His kingdom and his sight shall be restored," said Yama. He 
     turned and headed south. 
          Savitri followed. 



