Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 69
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā
Gaṅgāmāhātmya
गङ्गाजलकणेनापि यः सिक्तो मनुजोत्तमः । सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः प्रयाति परमं पदम् ॥ ६९ ॥
gaṅgājalakaṇenāpi yaḥ sikto manujottamaḥ | sarvapāpavinirmuktaḥ prayāti paramaṃ padam || 69 ||
گنگا جل کے ایک قطرے سے بھی جو بہترین انسان تر ہو جائے، وہ تمام گناہوں سے پاک ہو کر پرم پد کو پہنچتا ہے۔
Narada (teaching within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It teaches the extraordinary purifying power (pāpa-haraṇa) of Gaṅgā as a tīrtha: even minimal contact—just a drop—symbolizes divine grace that removes sin and leads one toward the supreme goal.
By emphasizing sacred contact and grace rather than personal merit alone, the verse aligns with bhakti logic: reverent acceptance of Gaṅgā (as a divine tīrtha) becomes a devotional act that supports inner purification and readiness for the highest attainment.
It most directly reflects kalpa-style ritual practice: using tīrtha-water for śuddhi (purificatory sprinkling) in worship and rites, underscoring the practical role of sacred water within dharmic observance.