Shloka 1.41.19

अंशुमान्—अश्वान्वेषणम्, दिशागजसंवादः, कपिलदाहवृत्तान्तः, गङ्गोपदेशः (Anshuman’s Search for the Horse and the Counsel to Bring Ganga)

Devanagari script

गङ्गा हिमवतो ज्येष्ठा दुहिता पुरुषर्षभ।तस्यां कुरु महाबाहो पितृ़णां तु जलक्रियाम्।।।।

Transliteration

gaṅgā himavato jyeṣṭhā duhitā puruṣarṣabha | tasyāṃ kuru mahābāho pitṝṇāṃ tu jalakriyām ||

Translation

Gaṅgā is the eldest daughter of Himavat. O best of men, O mighty-armed one—perform with her waters the water-rites for your forefathers.

Context

'O Best among men! O Mighty-armed one! perform the traditional rites of your uncles with water from river Ganga, the eldest daughter of Himavat'.

Characters & Entities

• Gaṅgā
• Himavat (Himalaya)
• Garuḍa
• Anśumān
• pitṛs / elders (the princes)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is fulfilled through sanctifying means: sacred resources (Gaṅgā) are prescribed to complete duties toward ancestors properly.

What is the narrative situation?

Garuḍa directs Anśumān to use Gaṅgā’s water for the rites, indicating a future solution to liberate the departed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for sacred tradition and obedience to righteous counsel.