Savitri, holding the lamp of hope, keeps pace with Death burying with the soul of Satyavan through his kingdom of the Night.
At the Feet of The Mother
Book Nine: The Book of Eternal Night
Savitri sets the note for the challenge of Death hinting at the power she has brought with her, the power of Love and Oneness.
Death continues his gospel denying the Divine and all that can be a source of hope to mankind.
Death now questions the basis of Savitri’s hope trying the gauge her strength.
Savitri answers to the dreadful god of Death challenging his assumption and assertion about God as he perceives it.
Death opposes Savitri’s resolve and will by presenting himself as the last word, the final sentence, the ultimate decree upon all things.
Savitri now responds with grit and determination to the advice given by Death to haste swiftly with the gifts.
Death answers Savitri with a scorn mocking at her demand. Yet he grants her transient gifts to solace the parents of Satyavan.
The ruthless voice of Death ceased and the heart of Savitri spoke from the depths of Silence.