While Viswamitra preeminent ascetic among the sages was telling the story (of Ganga) to the heroic Rama and Lakshmana, they extolled it and enquired:..... - [1-36-1]
"O Brahman sage, this excellent story set in righteousness has been narrated by you. Since you are conversant with the details, you can befittingly tell the story in detail, pertaining to the eldest daughter of king of the mountains and the events that happened in the celestial and mortal worlds,..... - [1-36-2]
Why does Ganga, the purifier of the worlds overflow the three paths (worlds)? Tripathaga (flowing in three directions) Ganga well known as the best (holiest) of all rivers..... - [1-36-3]
- in the three worlds, O knower of dharma what deed made ? Having heard the words of the son of the Kakusthas, Viswamitra, vested with the wealth of asceticism,..... - [1-36-4]
- revealed the complete story in detail in the presence of the sages. Oh ! Rama, in ancient times, great ascetic the blueneck Lord Siva got married to..... - [136-5]