BHAGEERATHA AND THE STORY OF GANGA

Brahma, pleased with the tapas, appeared before Bhageeratha and asked: "What would you have?"

Bhageeratha told him two wishes: "If you have pity on me, bless me with a child to continue the line of my forebears. Secondly, cursed by Kapilamuni, my ancestors lie a heap of ashes in paataala. The ashes should be washed by the waters of Ganga so that their souls may ascend top heaven. May you be pleased to order Ganga to go down."

Brahma replied: "The Devas are pleased with your tapas. You wishes are granted. But there is one difficulty. The earth cannot withstand the force of Ganga’s descent; Siva alone can stand it. Therefore direct your penance and prayers to him."

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