Bala Kanda – 44th Sarga

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Bala Kanda – 44th Sarga

 

Om Asmadgurubhyo Namaha!

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha!

 

After Bhageeratha completed his mission of bringing Ganga to earth, and

purifying his elder's ashes, Brahma came to him and said "Oh King, because of

you Sagara's 60,000 sons attained utthama gathi. They reached swargaloka. As

long as this Ganga flows on the earth, Sagara's sons will remain at swargaloka.

Ganga shall remain in this earth as your daughter and she will be called as

"Bhageerathi". Because this river is flowing in three directions it is also

called as "Thripathaga. Please perform the last rites to your forefathers with

Ganga water. Your ancestors were diligent, but they couldn't complete this

undertaking. Their desire couldn't be fulfilled. Amsumanta also tried to bring

Ganga on to this earth, but he wasn't successful. Your father Dilipan, who was

equal to a Maharishi in brilliance, equal to me in Tapas, who was a Kshathriya

and also a renowned one couldn't bring Ganga on to this earth. Today you

achieved recognition and fame by bringing Ganga onto this earth. You also take

bath in this holy Ganga River, become pious and get fruits of good deed.

Complete the last rites to your forefathers. Best wises to you. I will leave for

my abode now and you can also go back to your kingdom." After saying these few

words, Brahma, left to his adobe. Bhageeratha after completing the last rites to

his grandparents went back to his kingdom. Without any needs or requirements

Bhageeratha, ruled his country and people were happy under his leadership.

 

"Ramachandra, I have told in detail everything about how Ganga came on to earth.

My blessings to you! It is evening time and it is time for sandhyavandanam. We

should stop here." Thus Vishvamithra explained in detail about Ganga

avatharana. Whoever repeats this story to Brahmans, Kshathriyas, Vysyas or

Sudras will get wealth, fame and long life. They will be blessed with children

and will attain Moksha. Ramachandra! Who ever listen to this story, theirs

desires will be fulfilled and all sins will be vanished and will have a long

life with fame.

 

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Jai Srimannarayana!

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