Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Sa Gathva Sagaram Raja Gangaya
Anugathas Thadha |
Pravivesha Thalam Bhoomey:
Yathra They Bhasmasath Krutha: ||
Bhasmani Atha Apluthey Rama Ganga
Yi A: Salilena Vai |
Sarva Loka Prabhu: Brahma Rajanam
Idham Abraveeth ||
Tharitha Nara Shardhoola Divam
Yatha: Cha Devavath |
Shashti: Puthra Sahasrani
Sagarasya Mahathmana ||
Sage Vishwamithra narrated “King
Bhageeratha followed River Ganga who entered in to the unfathomable part of the
Earth where sixty thousands sons of Emperor Sagara was placed as mound of ashes
and soaked them with her water. Lord
Brahma spoke to King Bhageeratha “ Oh! Narashardhoola, sixty thousand sons of
Emperor Sagara have crossed the ocean of immortality and attained the heavenly
abode. As long as the waters of the
ocean remain in the world, the virtuous sons of Sagara will remain as deities
in the heavenly abode. This glorious
river Ganga will remain as your eldest daughter and hereafter she will reverentially
remembered with your enormous effort to descend her on Earth, she will be
renowned as Bhageerathi who sanctifies the three worlds such as heaven, earth
and netherworld. Oh! King, Lord of the
people you can conduct the oblation to the departed souls with the holy water. Emperor Sagara who was righteous and
prominent ruler on Earth, even he could not descend down Ganga on Earth during
his regime and the resplendent King Amshuman who was an outstanding ruler, even
he could not fulfill the desires of his ancestors. Oh! Rajarishey, the virtuous King Dilipa who
was a true ascetic, prominent ruler and father of yours could not bring river
Ganga on Earth, although he was yearning to bring down river Ganga all through
his life. You have accomplished highest
of the mission which is highly celebrated task of brining down river Ganga on
Earth, in this way you have created genuine source of righteousness on the
Earth and attained heavenly abode of Lord Brahma as well. Oh! Naroththama, you can have regular holy
dip in the glorious river Ganga and wash off your sins, in that way accumulate
your meritorious reward. Oh! Rajarishey,
you can perform the ceremonial rite of your ancestors with the holy water of
river Ganga and you may proceed to your earthly abode.” Thus, Lord Brahma
returned to his heavenly abode. Oh!
Raghunandan, the saintly King Bhageeratha performed the ceremonial rite of his
forefathers elaborately as prescribed in the scriptures with the holy water of
river Ganga and he too purified by the holy deed, eventually returned to his
Kingdom. King Bhageeratha ruled his city
wisely for the welfare of his subjects, the people in his Kingdom were
extremely happy. Oh! Raghava, King
Bhageeratha was relieved from the extreme grief and remained happy after
brining river Ganga on Earth. Oh! Rama I
have elaborately described you about descends of river Ganga on Earth, which
brings all the auspicious and prosperity.
As it is the hours of dusk, let us meditate on Goddess Sri Gayathri,
listen to the meritorious reward of ‘Ganga Avatharanam’ as well. This glorious myth would bring prosperity/Dhanyam,
fame/Yashass, long life/Ayushyam, virtuous progeny/Puthryam and heavenly
abode/Swargam. Whoever narrates the
legend of Ganga Avatharanam would satisfy his/her Pithrus and deities, no
matter whether he/she belongs to Brahmin or Kshathriya or any other class. Oh! Rama whoever listens to the auspicious
legend of descend of river Ganga would attain longevity, all his/her desires
will be fulfilled, all his/her sins will be removed and blessed with perpetual
fame.”
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
