RAMAYANA FOR CHILDREN
CHAPTER 35
Visvamitra and Sages rested for the night on the banks of Sona. At the day-break, Visvamitra roused the princes. He said, “The morning twilight comes on speedily. Give up your slumber, Rama and prepare to start.”
They went through the morning prayers. Then Rama asked Visvamitra, “Sir, this Sona runs shallow. Her clear waters are dotted with small hillocks. Which way shall we cross it?”
To which the sage replied, “Our friends are taking the route I advised them to.” They crossed to the further bank. And proceeded on their journey. They were feasting their eyes on the beautiful scenery. At noon, they broke their journey because they had covered a long way since morning. The resting place was the banks of the sacred Ganga. The river was the delightful resort of for countless ascetics. The sight filled the brothers with joy. The broad waters formed the home for swans and other aquatic birds. They were sporting in the river. There they pitched their quarters. They bathed in the holy river. Then they offered libations of water for the departed manes. Then devout worship of the Holy Fire took place. And then they had a hearty sweet food. Once again they sat around Visvamitra. And Rama started the conversation.
“Master mine, I want to know how Ganga came down to the earth from her heavenly abode.”
Visvamitra proceeded to tell the story of Ganga, the heavenly river. “Himavan was the monarch of the mountains. His wife was Manorama. She was the daughter of Meru. Through Manorama he had two charming daughters. Of them, Ganga was the elder and Uma the younger. The Devas prayed Himavan to grant them the presence of Ganga. It was to accomplish certain ends of theirs. With a philanthropic heart, he allowed the Devas to take her away. The Devas were glad at the hospitality of Himavan. They took Ganga to their world. But the younger daughter, Uma entered upon a difficult course of Tapas. At the end of which her parents gave her to Rudra as wife. He was the right bridegroom for the maiden of mighty spiritual energy. Now, Rama, I have related to you the origin of Ganga and Uma. The holy stream before you is none other than Ganga.
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