This talk takes up few selected passages from Savitri related to Savitri’s choice of Satyavan, the prophesy by Narad and Savitri’s resolve to fight against fixed Fate. There are also question and answers on reading Savitri, Religious conversion, Meditation, Conserving energy etc.
Optimism fades with age, and some remain unaware of others' suffering, as seen in those who never experience hardship.