सती immolation of a wife at the death of her husband feminine noun Examples : Level C1 इतिहास में सती प्रथा एक दुखद सामाजिक बुराई थी In history, the practice of Satī was a sad social scourge पौराणिक कथाओं में सती को शिव की पूर्व पत्नी कहा जाता है In the mythology the ex wife of Shiva is called Sita राजा राममोहन राय ने सती प्रथा के खिलाफ़ आवाज़ उठाई Raja Ram Mohan Roy has spoken out against the practice of sati कई विधवाओं को सती होने के लिए मजबूर किया गया था Many widows were forced to commit Satī सती होने वाली महिलाओं को कुछ समुदायों में सम्मान दिया जाता था Women who committed Satī were honoured in certain communities आधुनिक भारत में सती प्रथा पूरी तरह से गैरकानूनी है In modern India, the practice of Satī is completely illegal सती प्रथा एक पुरानी प्रथा थी जिसमें एक विधवा अपने पति की मृत्यु के बाद उसकी चिता पर खुद को जला लेती थी The practice of Satī was an ancient custom in which a widow immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre after his death Close the edit window and save your corrections Learn Hindi with the locals New search ? Search Search with voice ... or browse the dictionary Discover India your way Contact Your nameYour emailYour messageSend Submit a translation Submit your translation Your nameYour emailYour translationSend Listening limit reached You reached the listening limit. In order to continue your learning, you can create a free account or login Login to add to your knowledge You should be logged to use this functionnality. In order to continue your learning, you can create a free account or login Login to add to your knowledge You should be logged to use this functionnality. In order to continue your learning, you can create a free account or login Submit a picture Submit a picture Loading... Login to contribute You should be logged to use this functionality. In order to continue your learning, you can create a free account or login