Skandha Jhananam(Birth)
Rama Lakshamana were enthralled by the Story of Ganga’s origin.and thanked the Sage for having imparted the knowledge of episodes which give wisdom on Dharma(Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble, Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation). But kindly explain Sage Bharadwajha’s 1st daughter’s Life more in detail. Why Ganga got the name of tripadha and why she is flowing in all 3 worlds of Bhoolokam, Bhuvarlokam, Suvarlokam?. How did she come to Earth? Why is Ganga the greatest amongst Rivers? Then the Rishi explained all the details to Rama & Lakshmana.
Earlier times Lord Neelakanta married Parvathi and despite being Great Thapasvi(Saints performing penance )got a Son through Parvathy. Despite 100 Deva Years (36,000 human years) there was no occasion for Child bearance. The Devas including Brahma and Indra got worried “ if Parvathy produces Son after so many years then who can bear that child?” so they prayed “ Mahadeva, You are constantly on the thought of doing auspicious things for the world all the time hey Siva,we Devas(celestials hereby do prostrate to you. Please do Show your Krupa (Mercy, Compassion, grace). Will the Son born out of your effulgence can this world be able to withstand? You should perform Penance with Parvathy as mentioned in vedas. You should not create Progeny in Devi Ie Parvathy. The same should be engulfed in your body of Dazzling radiating effulgence. If released outside then it can destroy the world. Hence please find a way for us.” Pleaded Devas.
Sadasivan agreeing to their Prayers “ I shall do so; both me and Uma have contained the efullgent Fire inside us. May this confer all the well being on all the worlds. Whom shall you entrust to receive the same?” Devas replied “We recommend this earth to bear the same.” Sankara released his Tejhas into the Earth. Thus the Earth was expanded with River, Mountain, Forest, lakes, Mountains, Countryside, Cities . Devas (Celstials) addressed Agni(God of Fire) “ Earth alone cannot bear this effulgence, She will crack soon. So You(Agni –God of Fire) and Vayu(God of Wind)enter soon into Siva’s body.” Thus they repeatedly pleaded. They removed the fear of Agni &Vayu and obtained their consent. The Thejus (effulgence entered with Agni ) became White Mountain. After many years the same became an Kushal Grass Forest of dazzling Sun’s radiance. There the Great Skanda was born between Agni deva and Ganga and reared by 6 Karthika Ladies.Krupa (Mercy, Compassion, grace).
Thus their purpose having been achieved Devas the celestials got happy and to subdue the anger of Parvathy Parameshwara prayed to them. Parvathy was not still happy and told them “ Since you have done a task not acceptable to me , so you shall bear the effects of the same. Since you did not allow me to bear a Child, hereafter your wifes’s cannot bear your Children, from now on Your Wife;scan not have Children.”. Then turning to BhoomiDevi(Earth) since you were also a party to this , you will have to take many forms/Shapes. You will have to be wife for many. Since you stopped me from begetting a child; you in turn will not be able to have the love of your children. Cursed Parvathy Devi.
Thus seeing the Devas who were ashamed and repenting for their actions from Parvathy’s curse, Lord Rudra went to Himalayas Northern direction and started doing severe penance with Parvathy. Rama , I told you the Life of Parvatharajha’s 2nd Daughter in detail. This will be a fore runner for the Greatness of Ganga’s Life History. Please Listen to same Rama. (Slokas 28)
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