Shloka 21
गङ्गावतरणम्
The Descent of the Gaṅgā and Bhagiratha’s Fulfilment
शिंशुमारोरगगणैर्मीनैरपि च चञ्चलै:।।।।विद्युद्भिरिव विक्षिप्तमाकाशमभवत्तदा।
śiṃśumāroraga-gaṇair mīnair api ca cañcalaiḥ | vidyudbhir iva vikṣiptam ākāśam abhavat tadā ||
तब चञ्चल मीनों, शिंशुमारों और नागसमूहों से भरा आकाश मानो विद्युत्-रेखाओं से छितराया हुआ-सा प्रतीत हुआ।
The sky strewn with lightnings appeared as if it was inhabited by sea-animals, serpents and fishes fickle.
FAQs
Dharma is the recognition of the extraordinary within rightful order: the universe responds vividly when a righteous aim is fulfilled.
During the spectacle of Gaṅgā’s descent, the sky appears alive with darting forms, likened to lightning-scatter.
Wonder joined with discernment—seeing sacred meaning in powerful natural imagery rather than mere chaos.