Ganga
Preface
The Ganga River which was born from His Feet Rama is informing the World of it’s Glory.
That night the 2 Princes and Kaushika stayd in the banks of the River and called the in the morning “ Night is over the 1st part of Sandhya(Dawn ) is on , please get up. Let us get ready for the journey”. The 2 Princes got up immediately and finished their morning duties including Bath & Puja and said “ Hey Swami this river is shallow with mounds of sand and Is pleasant..I do not think we need boat to cross them. Which way should we proceed?”. Replied Sage Kaushika “there the path which Rishis follow let us go ahead” and all of hem crossed the river and walked and reached the banks of River Ganga filled with thapasivis(Saints performing penance )by noon and had a clear Vision of the Holy River which make one happy and mere sighting of the same removes the Sins of many an earlier Births. Rama &Lakshamana took bath, and performed the Libations(Tharpanams) for the Devas(Celstials) and Fore father who have left this world as per (Tredition) and Sashtraas.
PanchaMahayajnas (Taittiriya Aranyaka 2.10).[9] It is imperative on the part of every householder to perform the following five yajnas:[10]
Rishi-yajna — honouring Rishis by the study of holy scriptures.
Deva-yajna — worship of the celestials (devas) by pouring oblations into the sacred fire. This is done during the twilight prayers (sandhya), aupasana, and agnihotrayajnas.
Manushya-yajna — charitable offerings of food to fellow humans.
Bhuta-yajna — feeding animals, especially cows and birds.
All sat surrounding Sage Kaushika on the Banks of Ganga which is visited by many a Birds. At that time Rama bowed and spoke to Sage Vishwamithra“ How was the River Ganga created? How It came to be known “Tripada”? How is it is spread in all 3 Worlds?” Please tell us about the same.
Sage Kaushika was happy and said “ Rama, Bharadhwaja and all metals are created in Himavaan, got 2 daughters Uma and Ganga from Manorama daughter of Meru Mountain. They are mother supreme in Beauty and Auspicious Conduct and endearing Qualities. Devas(Celestials) requested for Ganga the 1stdaughter,so they can drink , bathe and wanted a Chieftain for their Army. Bearing in mind the welfare of the Worlds and being of noble nature never to refuse any one he Sent Ganga who still cleanse the place she goes and willing to flow anywhere.They were very happy and took Ganga to heaven as Ganga will bless their world. 2nd Daughter Uma wanted to Marry Parama Siva and did acute penance and made him happy. Himavaan got Uma married to Maha Deva the Purshothama (Noblest and best amongst Humans).She is praised and worshipped by the Universe. Sankara is worthy of Her in all aspects. The 2 Daughters of Parvatha Raja (King of Himalayas) are worshippable by all the Living beings.
“Rama I have told you about the creation of Ganga and how she went to Heaven I have narrated to you. This celestial River went to Celestial(Deva Loka) world and showered her Blessings (Punyam),” Thus spake Kaushika. (Slokas 25)
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