Books - Pragya Puran Stories -2
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Benevolence Brought Ganga to Earth
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Bhagirath knew very well that if the divine river Ganga could be requested to descent from the heaven to Earth, it would end the miseries of his ancestors, as well as quench the thirst of innumerable flora and fauna.
With this noble cause in mind he left the comfortable life of his palaces and performed great penance in the Himalayas.
After a very long time, considering the generous and selfless objectives of Bhagirath, Ganga was ready to descend upon Earth.
Lord Shaker controlled the force of the river Ganga as it descended from the heaven and the divine river since flows through the great plains of India benefiting millions of people.
King Bhagirath's own powers were far from sufficient to achieve such an extraordinary feat.
It was his benevolent objectives that attracted the divine blessings and cooperation from Lord Shanker.
His ancestors were freed from the dreadful curse, Bhagirath became famous for ever, and most of all millions people benefit from this great river even today.
