Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 124
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā (Gaṅgā-māhātmya): Saudāsa/Kalmāṣapāda’s Curse and Release
पृथिव्यां यानि तीर्थानि पवित्राणि द्विजोत्तम् । तानि सर्वाणि गङ्गायाः कणस्यापि समानि न ॥ २४ ॥
pṛthivyāṃ yāni tīrthāni pavitrāṇi dvijottam | tāni sarvāṇi gaṅgāyāḥ kaṇasyāpi samāni na || 24 ||
噢，最胜的二生者啊！大地上一切清净的圣地与渡口，皆不及恒河（Gaṅgā）哪怕一粒微尘。
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Purva Bhaga dialogue framework)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It declares Gaṅgā’s purifying power as unparalleled—surpassing the collective sanctity of all other earthly tīrthas—thus elevating devotion, contact, and remembrance of Gaṅgā as exceptionally merit-giving.
By exalting Gaṅgā as uniquely holy, it supports bhakti expressed through reverent association—such as honoring sacred waters, performing snāna with faith, and cultivating remembrance—where inner श्रद्धा (faith) is central to receiving spiritual benefit.
Ritual practice (kalpa-oriented conduct) is implied: tīrtha-snānā and pilgrimage as dharmic means of purification; the verse prioritizes Gaṅgā-related rites as especially efficacious among sanctifying observances.