Love? Duty? or Sacrifice? -- The Sati System
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Description: Eye witness account of a 16th century Sati (suicide ritual). By Pietro Della Valle.
Kamat's Potpourri: Eye Witness Account of a Sati Ritual (1586-1652) has documented the Sati ritual that he witnessed in the town of Ikkeri (in present day state) in November of 1623. "There was a musical band in front of the procession. The widow was mounted on a horse. She was holding a lemon in her right hand and a mirror in her left. She was constantly making sure her bridal make-up was in tact. An umbrella was held to protect her from the sun. The widow was not in mourning at all. And instead looked as if she was anxious to join her husband. The people in the procession sang her glories and admired her sacrifice. While the system of Sati is a cruel one, the courage of the women is admirable. I am going to visit her on the day of the Sati and pay my respects to her eternal love."
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| Page title: | Kamat's Potpourri: Eye Witness Account of a Sati Ritual |
| Keywords: | sati, suicide, sacrifice, death, burn, pyre, india, women |
| Description: | Kamat's Potpourri: Account of Pietro Della Valle |
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