Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 43, Shloka 29
गङ्गावतरणम्
The Descent of the Gaṅgā and Bhagiratha’s Fulfilment
मुमुदे मुदितो लोकस्तेन तोयेन भास्वता।।।।कृताभिषेको गङ्गायां बभूव विगतक्लम:।
mumude mudito lokas tena toyena bhāsvatā | kṛtābhiṣeko gaṅgāyāṃ babhūva vigata-klamaḥ ||
El pueblo se regocijó con aquellas aguas resplandecientes; y, tras bañarse en la sagrada Gaṅgā, quedó libre del cansancio.
People rejoiced at the sight of those shining waters. They were happy to have a dip in Ganga and their fatigue was gone.
FAQs
Dharma promotes collective welfare: sacred institutions (like Gaṅgā as purifier) are portrayed as renewing society—relieving burdens and restoring strength.
The wider world responds joyfully to Gaṅgā’s arrival and experiences refreshment through bathing.
Gratitude and reverence—recognizing and receiving a boon meant for the good of many.