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There once lived a king in India
with many wives but no children.
He strongly believed in the legends
that were told from generation to
generation. One of them, was about
a goddess by the name of Savitri.
Every morning and evening, the king
faced the fire in the sacred altar for
eighteen years and prayed for a child. I shall grant you a daughter for your
He believed that his strong will would prayers,” she said.
soon bring him what he truly desired. After a year, the king’s favorite wife
After years of prayer, a shining gave birth to a lovely little girl. He
goddess finally rose from the flames. named her Savitri, after having his
“My name is Savitri, child of the Sun. wish granted by the goddess.
