Gaṅgā

At the prayer of Bhagīratha, Śiva, to curb the arrogance of the Gaṅgā, concealed her in the forest of his matted hair and then released her downwards.

Therefore, the Gaṅgā is his remnant (*nirmālyaṃ* (निर्माल्यं)), and she is remembered as supremely pleasing.

But she, due to her connection with Śambhu, is proclaimed as eternally pure.

Gaṇapati questioned Śiva, the giver of success to Gaṅgā and Umā, the son who is teacher to the host of gods, for the glory of the light of power and valor.

> To the son who is teacher to the host of gods, giver of success to Gaṅgā and Umā, > for the glory of the light of power and valor, they are victorious, gaining boons and grace.

Then all the gods, wishing to accomplish the purpose of the deities, petitioned the lord of mountains for the elder daughter — Gaṅgā who flows through three paths.

Hearing the words of Agni, Gaṅgā — of great splendour — thereupon discharged that exceedingly brilliant embryo from her streams, O sinless one.

"The divine Gaṅgā is called Tripathagā — she who moves by three paths — and Bhāgīrathī;

The holy god Rudra, he has four goddesses.

then it should be especially avoided, just as Gaṅgā water is by liquor.

On the Saptamī of the bright fortnight of Vaiśākha, for the worship of the Gaṅgā, the one pervading midday should be taken, from the practice of the learned.