Shantanu and Ganga. Shantanu watched as Ganga sat in the courtyard, enjoying the winter sun. But he could no longer hold himself back at the birth of the 8th child. Now? He saw Ganga the Divine River and the Goddess Ganga. He was a very generous and righteous person. one day Mahabheshan came to Swarg (haven) to see dance of Nymphs , by that time Ganga also came to Swarg with his father Brahma. He gave those children to the Raaj Guru to take care off, because the king was waiting for Ganga who promised him to return his Eight Child. Due to his meritorious deeds he attained heaven after his death. Shantanu and Ganga lived a life of serene happiness and love. All these are the very foundation of the Indian culture. Shantanu had a son Devavrat. So, Shantanu is to meet Ganga, but he is not aware of it because he does not have his memories of previous lives. King Shantnu Married Ganga and the whole kingdom welcomed their new Queen. Her request did not seem odd at the time. That she couldn’t possibly do that again. Shantanu upon seeing this, wondered whether the boy was actually his son and called upon Ganga to show the boy to him. It was a perfect marriage. Why did you keep this all a secret from Shantanu? She drowned six more of our children. The sagacious ones, thus, often say that destiny is nothing but our karma yielding its consequences. It seems as if they were children of a Rishie but no one was around King told that they may not know the motto of Rishie to leave these children behind and decided to take them with him to the palace he name the boy as Kirpa and the Girl as kirpi , because he found them from kripa(compassion) of Rishie. Shiva agreed and Ganga fell on his head. I knew that I had to marry her. Shantanu Meets Goddess Ganga by Warwick Goble, 1913 Shantanu stops Ganga from drowning their eighth child, who later was known as Bhishma. Ganga having thus appeared, revealed to him that the boy was actually his son Devavrata and that he was taught the knowledge of the holy scriptures by the sage Vasishtha and the art of warfare by Parshurama. Regards Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. Ganga was pure in her thoughts and this attracted Shantanu to her even more. The royal vaidya confirmed that she was taking a healthy diet and doing everything she could to ensure the health of the baby. In all branches … Yes. She took the eight son with her and promised to return him to the king at right time she named him Devrat. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. but being a Father and he can no more see his sons Drowning in front of his eyes. This kept on happening and due to the oath Shantanu could not ask her anything and used to suffer from within. I wanted so badly to ask her why she would do that to our Three months had passed since the day he had confined her to her chambers and not once had she sought his audience. The king succeeded and the news spread out in the kingdom that Ganga was ready to conceive Shantanu’s first child. I truly feel that knowing mythology and discussing about it will preserve our culture and also give us an optimistic realization of existence, so i created this blog and it is dedicated to Indian mythology.. Shantanu saw a beautiful woman on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) and asked her to marry him. Shantanu the king falls in love with Ganga and gets married to her not realizing that she is no ordinary woman but the Goddess of river Ganga. She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. Pratipa named his son Shantanu and he … After knowing this Shantanu proposed and Ganga agreed to marriage, but there was a precondition. Three months had passed since the day he had confined her to her chambers and not once had she sought his audience. But Ganga had retained her memories and was trying to draw him towards her. One day king Shantanu walked in the river's plot . Ganga asked him to come on next day . Marriage to Shantanu. Shantanu & Ganga July 15, 2018 admin In Ancient times in India, there was a king called Shantanu with his capital named as Hastinapura which is located near the Ganga River (Ganges).This king was hunting one day when he saw a beautiful woman near the banks of the river. It was the day when the eighth son was born but the palace was beaming with lantern in shadow as they crying in sorrow and fear. Thus, he was bought up with much care and affection. Shantanu: I was in love with Ganga from the moment I laid my eyes on her. When Ganga was about to drown the eighth son, Shantanu, devastated, could not restrain himself and confronted her. 16 years passed away and king was waiting For his eighth son. Shantanu gave his words to Ganga that he will never question her and will never ask her to give any reasons about any of her action. And Devavrat was the son of Ganga, and he was the most knowledgable. I was I think I will have to choose between the two. King Shantnu Married Ganga and the whole kingdom welcomed their new Queen. One attains mukti by observance of the sacred ekadasi brata and Narayana is pleased with someone who … born mortal. horrified. Shantanu was in love. Shantanu and Ganga. child was born Ganga took the baby to the river and drowned the child. Ganga is now released from curse when King Shantanu questioned her. Shantanu saw a beautiful woman on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) and asked her to marry him. It was extremely difficult because I knew it meant that she Am a theist, I Love to research on Mythology. her. Well Ganga is here today. After our first, we had seven more children together. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! Whenever Shantanu missed Ganga and his son he would go. actions. ( Log Out /  I thought it would be different. He had Brihaspati as his Guru, Parashuram taught him how to use weapons. Am a theist, I Love to research on Mythology. She agreed But kept a condition that King will never Question her . The moment a son was born she took him to the river and threw him in the deep waters. It tore me apart SO by the time we had our eighth and last Shantanu longed to make her his wife. But every time right after the birth of a child, Ganga would go and drown the child in the river Ganga. To begin with, Shantanu was the king of Hastinapura and Shantanu married the goddess Ganga(river Ganges).They had eight children altogether.Ganga Devi was forced to kill the first seven children (babies) in order to deliver them from the curse of Sage Vasishta. Shantanu married Ganga, but ganga used to throw all his kids in river ganga, as she had taken some oath to do so, but when this kid Devarath (Bhism) was born Shantanu asked her not to do that. When Ganga was about to drown the eighth son, King Shantanu confronted her. Ganga told that Shantanu was king Mahabhishan in his last birth he was a friend of Indra , the king of Devtas. Holy River Ganges is said to have originated on Ganga Saptmi. Hence Ganga took him with her and grown Devarath, she not only gave Devarath the teachings for Vaida but also of all weapons known at that time. Satyavati too had a condition like Ganga berfore she accepted Shantanu’s offer of marriage. Shantanu the reasoning for her actions. So I am just going to jump right into what the viewers are But as soon as our So enthralled was he by her charm, that he asked her to be his wife. The next morning ,King Saw Ganga going towards the river, with their son. Brahma enraged at this and he cursed them to take birth on earth. Why would she do such a terrible thing to her own child? Ganga told that Devrat learned Vedas from Rishie Vashist , Yudh kala (war rules) from Parshuram and Rajneeti From Guru Bhraspati , because she knew that hastinapur should be ruled by a deserving Prince and Now Devrat is capable in true sense. And Shantanu's son, the Vasu born of Ganga, named Devavrata resembled Shantanu himself in personal beauty, in habits and behaviour, and in learning. Joining me, I have Shantanu. the traditional stories about gods, goddesses , gurus and devtaas. Shantanu and Satyavati. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! Shantanu was father of Bhisma. View all posts by Apurva Beniwal. She was so beautiful down by the river. Well, quickly after our marriage Ganga became pregnant with Ganga remembered the Pratip's word of ShatanuS gave proposal to Shantanu ' she wants to marry him but one condition he doesn't interfere of her work otherwise she leaves him' . knowledge is the food of soul. was doing that to their children. Infatuated by her, I quickly agreed. Ganga, feeling insulted, sought to sweep away the Earth with her descent. He was a descendant of Bharta race and ruler of Hastinapura. King was stuck with grief. The river flowed through his matted hair and fell to Earth and eventually to the Underworld, cleansing the souls. The very next day King Shantanu again  proposed Ganga. Marriage to Shantanu. children through that kind hardship. Ganga also warned King that if in future he question her , then she will leave him after giving the answer. I wouldn’t want to put my Shantanu, share One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. He was taught Vedas and Puranas by Guru ‘Vashistha’, and taught archery by one of the greatest fighter and archer Guru ‘Parasurama’.By the time he was grown up, King Shantanu enthroned Devavrata as Yuvaraja as he was a worthy heir to the throne. was doing my research and the reading for class. Months passed by and the kingdom was waiting for the birth of the prince and as the time passed Ganga gave birth to her first son. Hence Ganga took him with her and grown Devarath, she not only gave Devarath the teachings for Vaida but also of all weapons known at that time. She would have dealt the same fate to her eighth child hadn’t Shantanu stopped her. Shantanu stops Ganga drowning the last Vasu Shantanu gave his words to Ganga that he will never question her and will never ask her to give any reasons about any of her action. Interview because it is filled with drama and shocks the audience. Mahabhisha was reborn in Earth as the son of King Pratipa from Kuru Dynasty. Time passed and … to the bank of river Ganga and try to find her in the streams of water. The Overview: In his previous birth, Shantanu was Mahabhisha, a king of the Ikshvaku dynasty. child but I was too afraid of Ganga leaving me. To the people who think like why Shantanu, who’s he (we know only actor Shantanu – son of Bhagyaraj.. Lolz) and how is he related to Mahabarata He was a King of Hastinapura and is the great grandfather of Pandavas and Kauravas. He saw Ganga the Divine River and the Goddess Ganga. Shantanu was the father of very famous personality of all times Bhisma on whom we all are so proud of. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. If he had known that I Because of the The sun is beginning to set behind the mansion providing a dim light for the interview. Mahabhishan was constantly looking at Ganga , a soft breeze blown off the cloth from Ganga’s shoulder everyone in the court put their eyes on the floor except Mahabhishan , Ganga was also lookig at him. Bachelor mansion. Shantanu accepted her proposal and they married and returned in the Hastinapur. She agreed, but put forth a condition, that at no stage shall the king question her actions, or she would leave him. This time king followed Ganga till the river and stopped her from drowning the child and asked her for the reason to drown their children. Today, we are going to tell you about her unusual love story with King Shantanu. Shantanu stops Ganga drowning the last Vasu Shantanu fell in love with her and asked her to marry him. Shantanu agreed. Brahma told Shiva to break the descent of Ganga. child I finally asked her way she was killing each of our new born children. I The Bachelor: Where Are the Ramayana and Mahabharata Couples Now. Once while strolling on the banks of the river Ganga, Shantanu saw a maiden of exceeding beauty. Once, Shantanu met a beautiful woman on the banks of the Ganges. The king hugged his son Devrat and asked him from where he learned to shoot Arrows, Devrat answered Rishie Bhargav. hand in marriage? But didn’t she have an odd request when you asked for her Ganga is under a curse under which she has been born as a hu This is another short love story from Epic Love stories series by Ashok Banker. So, Shantanu is to meet Ganga, but he is not aware of it because he does not have his memories of previous lives. Shantanu and Ganga were living their married life to the fullest. In all branches … There are certain things in life that are preordained, either due to our destiny or due to our karma. dying to know. King Shantanu and Ganga. Ganga had long black hair, blue eyes, and a soft smile. children. I was shocked when after Across from him Shantanu nervously shakes his leg on a brown leather couch. Ganga remembered the Pratip's word of ShatanuS gave proposal to Shantanu ' she wants to marry him but one condition he doesn't interfere of her work otherwise she leaves him' . life. The Kingdom Welcomed Devrat, Devrat was none other than Bhishma Pitamaha. Then she took our son and left into the river. But being a king he was wandering all over. one day Mahabheshan came to Swarg (haven) to see dance of Nymphs , by that time Ganga also came to Swarg with his father Brahma. The eldest son Devapi had leprosy and gave up his inheritance to become a hermit. I wish you two the best of luck in the future. This kept on happening and due to the oath Shantanu could not ask her anything and used to suffer from within. Shantanu and Ganga. The Broken promise : Shantanu and Ganga, Devavrata. It is the longest epic poem in the world, originally composed in Sanskrut , by … https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/mahabharata/d/doc118367.html She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. was going to drown our children he would have never let that happen and the There was just one exception: ekadasi, an upavasa dedicated to the Supreme god, Narayana. Yes we did. Shantanu was not born at that time, so king have not given a word to Ganga, but said that Devi, you have chosen by right thigh, which is the place of a daughter. Shantanu and Ganga were living their married life to the fullest. seven of our children. Ganga had long black hair, blue eyes, and a soft smile. King Shantanu attracted with her beauty. he proposed her to marry him and to be the Queen of Hatinapur. Ganga : In Hinduism, the river Ganga is considered sacred and is personified as a goddess Ganga. July 15, 2018admin. Saying that they were Eight Vasus who were cursed to be Finally, Ganga explained about a curse given to her, that her children were cursed to be born on earth and drowned, except the 8th child who will live a long life but to never have a wife or children, he would be virtuous, conversant with all the holy scriptures, obedient son to his father. Hasthinapur was filled with joy. Shantanu & Ganga . Shantanu, having enjoyed domestic felicity for six and thirty years, retired into the woods. Shantanu was a king of Hastinapura. occurring and how much of a struggle it was for him to not ask Ganga why she Shantanu at ones felt in love with her. I would have never imagined the King was bounded by his words that he will never Question her. Once walking by the banks of river Ganga, he saw a beautiful women. One by one, seven sons were born to them and were drowned by Ganga. I wanted to share the story of Shantanu and Ganga because I well-being of his children but also feared losing Ganga. She tells him that if he would have waited for one more child, she could have freed them all. One attains mukti by observance of the sacred ekadasi brata and Narayana is pleased with someone who … Shantanu at ones felt in love with her, he approached her and told her that the future of  Hastinapur is in her hand. One by one, seven sons were born to them and were drowned by Ganga. She was the woman for me. giving birth to her child that Ganga would drown her baby in the river. Ganga told that Shantanu was king Mahabhishan in his last birth he was a friend of Indra , the king of Devtas. This video includes Shantanu's marriage with Ganga, Birth of Devavrat (later known as Bhishma), Explanation of Vasus. Ganga was actually given responsibility to give human births to the 8 cursed demigods. He is best known for being the father of Bhishma, one of the mightiest warriors of all time. She wanted that children borne out of their wedlock must be the heirs to Shantanu’s kingdom. I couldn’t ever ask, it was part of our agreement. Shantanu yielded to her and gave up observing ritual fasts on auspicious days. She told me everything. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It was a love at first sight affair for King Shantanu when he saw personified gorgeous Ganga sitting by her own bank and he instantly proposed her. One by one, she drowned six more children. Due to his meritorious deeds he attained heaven after his death. [1] He was a descendant of the Bharata race, of the Lunar dynasty and great-grandfather of the Pandavas and Kauravas.He was the youngest son of King Pratipa of Hastinapura and had been born in the latter's old age. Finally, when she was going to drown her eighth child, Shantanu asked her why she was doing so. All these are the very foundation of the Indian culture. Ganga and Shantanu both are suffering from the same curse . All the eight sons were also cured by Rishie Vashisht to take birth on earth , Ganga promised them to give birth and she will drown them to release them from the curse. King Shantanu proposed Ganga. think their story is very unique when compared to all the other Epic couples. Y: Lemme think, PM, it aint an easy question to answer. our first child. Ganga and Shantanu both are suffering from the same curse . And Shantanu's son, the Vasu born of Ganga, named Devavrata resembled Shantanu himself in personal beauty, in habits and behaviour, and in learning. And he had the greatest teachers, he lived in Heaven with Ganga for his formative years and had the best education. Across from him Shantanu nervously shakes his leg on a brown June 23, 2013 by storytellertoday. The ministers stated questioning the silence of the King. The maids wishpering talking that Ganga will do the same to this eight child. They attended lavish parties, ate fancy dinners, drank the most expensive wine. Shiva agreed and Ganga fell on his head. She accepted the proposal on a condition that Shantanu won't ask any question from her. Chris is sitting on a plush red fabric chair in front of the then Ganga reviled a story from their Past ,  that She was the daughter of  Brahma and she is protecting their sons from a curse . Shantanu’s second object of desire was Satyavati, a fisher woman, who ferried people across the river Ganga. with us yours and Ganga’s love story. For which the river goddess put forth a condition to never to be stopped for what she does after marriage. Devrat was none other than Bhishma Pitamaha. The whole kingdom was talking about Ganga and her stubbornness. The moment a son was born she took him to the river and threw him in the deep waters. She explained why she had drowned I would like to take on that Vysya fellow head on and start with Shantanu and Ganga, but then I might also like to start with my birth. Shantanu and Ganga – A Love Story based on a Promise. Shantanu Meets Goddess Ganga by Warwick Goble, 1913. So enthralled was he by her charm, that he asked her to be his wife. Apurva Beniwal Shantanu could not ask her the reason, because of his promise, lest she would leave him. They married and she later gave birth to a son. She agreed, but put forth a condition, that at no stage shall the king question her actions, or she would leave him. Shantanu & Ganga. He performed a lot of austerities including one thousand Ashwamedhas and a hundred Rajasuyas.He made all the gods and Indra very happy. They attended lavish parties, ate fancy dinners, drank the most expensive wine. One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. Shantanu agreed and they got married. Ganga also warned King that if in future he question her , then she will leave him after giving the answer. This kept on happening and due to the oath Shantanu could not ask her anything and used to suffer from within. light for the interview. She has no quality in her among the three qualities of a woman - consciousness, inspiration, and enthusiasm. As Ganga left King Shantanu, she took Devavrata with her. He was a descendant of the Bharata race, of lunar dynasty. Shantanu stops Ganga from drowning their eighth child, who later was known as Bhishma. About Shantanu and Ganga .. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! ( Log Out /  They lived … The front door of the mansion opens and Ganga emerges. the traditional stories about gods, goddesses , gurus and devtaas. But being a king he was wandering all over. Well thank you to the both of you for coming in and speaking Welcome back! Change ). So Indra also cursed Ganga to leave the heaven and return only after breaking Mahabhisha’s heart. One day King Shantanu was at the bank of Ganga. Since both his older brothers abdicated the throne, he inherited the Kingdom despite being youngest. 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