सर्गः ४२
In which Śiva traps sky-falling Gaṅgā in his locks for years, then frees her to follow Bhagīratha earthward amid rejoicing gods
Bhagīratha worships standing on toe tip for year — Śiva promises to bear mountain daughter on head — Gaṅgā takes huge form and falls onto Śiva head — Gaṅgā wanders trapped in tangled locks for years — Śiva releases Gaṅgā toward Bindu lake — Gods crowd sky to watch Gaṅgā fall — Falling waters twist, flash and shine pure — Cursed bathers turn pure and regain their worlds — Bhagīratha leads in chariot while gods and creatures follow Gaṅgā