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. There are certain things in life that are preordained, either due to our destiny or due to our karma. 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. It was Saarthi( the chariot driver) asked him where should he drive the chariot Shantanu asked him to take in any direction he likes by that time the heard the cry of 2 children they followed the voice and reached those two children. children. Regards It is the longest epic poem in the world, originally composed in Sanskrut , by … I couldn’t ever ask, it was part of our agreement. Shantanu yielded to her and gave up observing ritual fasts on auspicious days. Shantanu agreed and they married. seven of our children. 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.. But as soon as our horrors that were to come. I Ganga, feeling insulted, sought to sweep away the Earth with her descent. The royal vaidya confirmed that she was taking a healthy diet and doing everything she could to ensure the health of the baby. occurring and how much of a struggle it was for him to not ask Ganga why she Shantanu yielded to her and gave up observing ritual fasts on auspicious days. Ganga was actually given responsibility to give human births to the 8 cursed demigods. agreement Shantanu and Ganga made as a condition to getting married Shantanu Once walking by the banks of river Ganga, he saw a beautiful women. Shantanu and Ganga were living their married life to the fullest. Shantanu was the father of very famous personality of all times Bhisma on whom we all are so proud of. Ganga, feeling insulted, sought to sweep away the Earth with her descent. Shantanu, share 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. They lived … she would marry me as long as I promised her that I would never question her Shantanu the reasoning for her actions. ( Log Out / In all branches … She satisfied the King by her charm and affection, as well as by her music and dance; and thus the King passed many seasons unconscious of time. Shantanu, share with us yours and Ganga’s love story. He was the son of king Pratipa and was the father of 3 sons, Bhishma, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya, born in that order.His son Bhishma, was born to his first ife, the goddess Ganga.. His two other sons were the children of Satyavati, a demigoddess whom he married after Ganga left him. If he had known that I 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. 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' . This kept on happening and due to the oath Shantanu could not ask her anything and used to suffer from within. poor children would have to live their lives on earth as mortals. the traditional stories about gods, goddesses , gurus and devtaas. Once while strolling on the banks of the river Ganga, Shantanu saw a maiden of exceeding beauty. It tore me apart He performed a lot of austerities including one thousand Ashwamedhas and a hundred Rajasuyas.He made all the gods and Indra very happy. He saw a beautiful lady came to him. Shantanu Meets Goddess Ganga by Warwick Goble, 1913. 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. giving birth to her child that Ganga would drown her baby in the river. 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. She agreed, but put forth a condition, that at no stage shall the king question her actions, or she would leave him. I would have never imagined the Ganga told that Shantanu was king Mahabhishan in his last birth he was a friend of Indra , the king of Devtas. After our first, we had seven more children together. Shantanu became the king of Hastinapura by default. [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. 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. When Ganga was about to drown the eighth son, King Shantanu confronted her. And she told me that our eighth child was to remain childless for light for the interview. I think I will have to choose between the two. Shantanu, having enjoyed domestic felicity for six and thirty years, retired into the woods. King Shantanu attracted with her beauty. Follow The Indian Mythology on WordPress.com, Shiv tandav strotram and the Story behind It, Ravan and Kumbhkarna in their previous lifetimes. She agreed, but put forth a condition, that at no stage shall the king question her actions, or she would leave him. Ganga beared King Shantanu 8 children (sons) in all. One by one, seven sons were born to them and were drowned by Ganga. Ganga and Shantanu both are suffering from the same curse . Shantanu agreed and they got married. Pratipa named his son Shantanu and he … Ganga told that Shantanu was king Mahabhishan in his last birth he was a friend of Indra , the king of Devtas. Ganga asked Devrat to go with his father and she is bound to her duty just like them and now Devrat should also do his duty towards his father. child but I was too afraid of Ganga leaving me. was left in the dark and to watch in horror was his wife drowned seven of their One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. Ganga had long black hair, blue eyes, and a soft smile. 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. She was the woman for me. Welcome back! One day king was peeping out off his window at Ganga , he saw that the flow of Ganga was stopped by a bridge of arrows he reached the bank and pulled an arrow to break the bridge but was stopped by a soft voice and the voice was of Ganga . So enthralled was he by her charm, that he asked her to be his wife. 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. https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/mahabharata/d/doc118367.html She agreed But kept a condition that King will never Question her . I was shocked when after Arjuna's Genealogy Maharaja Shantanu and Satyavati Shantanu Family Pratipa (father) Sunanda (mother) Devapi (brother) Bahlika (brother) Spouse Ganga and Satyavati Children Bhishma, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya In the epic Mahabharata, Shantanu was … Shantanu and Ganga. The story starts with Kuru king Shantanu. Shantanu and Gangaa - 2. Mahabhisha was reborn in Earth as the son of King Pratipa from Kuru Dynasty. 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. He was a descendant of the Bharata race, of lunar dynasty. I couldn’t bear it anymore. She accepted the proposal on a condition that Shantanu won't ask any question from her. Hence, I cannot lend my hands for marriage towards you, but I promise that, I will make you my daughter-in-law, in the near future. children through that kind hardship. She told me everything. Three months had passed since the day he had confined her to her chambers and not once had she sought his audience. dying to know. It was a perfect marriage. The front door of the mansion opens and Ganga emerges. Due to his meritorious deeds he attained heaven after his death. Am a theist, I Love to research on Mythology. He was so enthralled by her beauty that he… to the bank of river Ganga and try to find her in the streams of water. with us yours and Ganga’s love story. Ganga also enjoyed Mahabhisha’s brazen altitude. Shantanu was in love. Well Ganga is here today. Shantanu and Ganga – A Love Story based on a Promise. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. 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. Am a theist, I Love to research on Mythology. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Interview because it is filled with drama and shocks the audience. Hasthinapur was filled with joy. thought their bizarre story would make an interesting Bachelor: Where are They Shantanu at ones felt in love with her, he approached her and told her that the future of Hastinapur is in her hand. Y holds out his index and middle finger to PM. Ganga also warned King that if in future he question her , then she will leave him after giving the answer. hand in marriage? Due to his meritorious deeds he attained heaven after his death. This video includes Shantanu's marriage with Ganga, Birth of Devavrat (later known as Bhishma), Explanation of Vasus. life. 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. Joining me, I have Shantanu. This kept on happening and due to the oath Shantanu could not ask her anything and used to suffer from within. June 23, 2013 by storytellertoday. But being a king he was wandering all over. I was The Kingdom Welcomed Devrat, Devrat was none other than Bhishma Pitamaha. He was torn between his concern for the But didn’t she have an odd request when you asked for her They attended lavish parties, ate fancy dinners, drank the most expensive wine. was doing my research and the reading for class. Yes. That she couldn’t possibly do that again. Y: Lemme think, PM, it aint an easy question to answer. Ganga was pure in her thoughts and this attracted Shantanu to her even more. She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. Ganga is now released from curse when King Shantanu questioned her. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites. Shantunu was shocked. Soon, Ganga gave birth to a child but drowned him in the river. Joining me, I have Shantanu. Once Shantanu's Chief Minister also said - "Mahaaraaj, What type of a woman she is? Shantanu and Ganga. And he was the most capable to take over the kingdom. Did you attempt to have more children after that instance? inside. She told me that Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I thought it would be different. The sun is beginning to set behind the mansion providing a dim light for the interview. She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. Across from him Shantanu nervously shakes his leg on a brown Y: Here choose one of them. Shantanu longed to make her his wife. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. walks up to the couch and hugs Chris then turns to Shantanu and they share a One day King Shantanu was at the bank of Ganga. Chris is sitting on a plush red fabric chair in front of the The very next day King Shantanu again proposed Ganga. horrified. But she drowned the child. Satyavati too had a condition like Ganga berfore she accepted Shantanu’s offer of marriage. was doing that to their children. So, Shantanu is to meet Ganga, but he is not aware of it because he does not have his memories of previous lives. actions. Shantanu and Ganga lived a life of serene happiness and love. But he could no longer hold himself back at the birth of the 8th child. The sagacious ones, thus, often say that destiny is nothing but our karma yielding its consequences. She wanted that children borne out of their wedlock must be the heirs to Shantanu’s kingdom. So, Shantanu is to meet Ganga, but he is not aware of it because he does not have his memories of previous lives. King Shantanu and Ganga. Shantanu agreed. She drowned six more of our children. Ganga explained that the children were demi-gods and she was only freeing them. one day Mahabheshan came to Swarg (haven) to see dance of Nymphs , by that time Ganga also came to Swarg with his father Brahma. Shantanu was busy enjoying his married life with Ganga, neglecting his kingdom and focusing only on giving an heir to Hastinapur. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! Now? Shantanu and Ganga. Ganga asked him to come on next day . her. 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. All these are the very foundation of the Indian culture. Infatuated by her, I quickly agreed. There was just one exception: ekadasi, an upavasa dedicated to the Supreme god, Narayana. Today, we are going to tell you about her unusual love story with King Shantanu. I wanted so badly to ask her why she would do that to our Her request did not seem odd at the time. Once, Shantanu met a beautiful woman on the banks of the Ganges. One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. She was so beautiful down by the river. Shantanu stops Ganga drowning the last Vasu When I She reminded King of his promises before their marriage. Ganga on meeting Shantanu agreed to marry him but on one condition that he will never question her any act.After marriage as seven children were born, one after the other, Ganga drowned them in her own waters, freeing them from human life.Shantanu although deeply hurt never questioned Ganga. The Broken promise : Shantanu and Ganga, Devavrata. he proposed her to marry him and to be the Queen of Hatinapur. The moment a son was born she took him to the river and threw him in the deep waters. 3. knowledge is the food of soul. She has no quality in her among the three qualities of a woman - consciousness, inspiration, and enthusiasm. https://theindianmythology.wordpress.com/. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! Shantanu saw a beautiful woman on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) and asked her to marry him. July 15, 2018admin. Shantanu and Satyavati. Ganga same to return Devrat their eight son to Shantanu as she promised She pointed towards a teenage boy who build that Bridge of arrows and in the next arrow he broke it himself. but being a Father and he can no more see his sons Drowning in front of his eyes. The eldest son Devapi had leprosy and gave up his inheritance to become a hermit. They married and she later gave birth to a son. He saw Ganga the Divine River and the Goddess Ganga. Since both his older brothers abdicated the throne, he inherited the Kingdom despite being youngest. Shantanu was father of Bhisma. Well thank you to the both of you for coming in and speaking Brahma enraged at this and he cursed them to take birth on earth. Shantanu at ones felt in love with her. The moment a son was born she took him to the river and threw him in the deep waters. The king succeeded and the news spread out in the kingdom that Ganga was ready to conceive Shantanu’s first child. Why did you keep this all a secret from Shantanu? 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. So enthralled was he by her charm, that he asked her to be his wife. Ganga : In Hinduism, the river Ganga is considered sacred and is personified as a goddess Ganga. born mortal. 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. ( Log Out / 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 watched as Ganga sat in the courtyard, enjoying the winter sun. would leave me. Because of the Change ). Chris: Welcome back! He saw Ganga the Divine River and the Goddess Ganga. long hug. Shantanu and Ganga. She agreed but with one condition: that Shantanu would not ask any questions about her actions. Ganga why don’t you come on out. Shantanu, having enjoyed domestic felicity for six and thirty years, retired into the woods. The moment a son was born she took him to the river and threw him in the deep waters. Across from him Shantanu nervously shakes his leg on a brown leather couch. Time passed and … Shantanu agreed and they got married. Shantanu had a son Devavrat. Apurva Beniwal Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Shantanu was in love. I knew that I had to marry her. Shantanu watched as Ganga sat in the courtyard, enjoying the winter sun. Shantanu stops Ganga from drowning their eighth child, who later was known as Bhishma. Bachelor mansion. One by one, seven sons were born to them and were drowned by Ganga. 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' . PM points to the middle finger. Shantanu and Ganga were living their married life to the fullest. The next morning ,King Saw Ganga going towards the river, with their son. Apurva Beniwal 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. 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’s wedding Mahabharata is a literary as well as historical treasure of India. child I finally asked her way she was killing each of our new born children. One day king Shantanu was hunting at the bank of river Ganga. On an ekadasi Ganga asked Shantanu why he was so keen on observing ekadasi and why again with such dedication. She took the eight son with her and promised to return him to the king at right time she named him Devrat. SO by the time we had our eighth and last The maids wishpering talking that Ganga will do the same to this eight child. I was very excited to become a father. Three months had passed since the day he had confined her to her chambers and not once had she sought his audience. Shantanu’s second object of desire was Satyavati, a fisher woman, who ferried people across the river Ganga. Regards And Devavrat was the son of Ganga, and he was the most knowledgable. One day king Shantanu walked in the river's plot . King Shantnu Married Ganga and the whole kingdom welcomed their new Queen. The whole kingdom was talking about Ganga and her stubbornness. Once while strolling on the banks of the river Ganga, Shantanu saw a maiden of exceeding beauty. But Ganga had retained her memories and was trying to draw him towards her. She was just so elegant and graceful and had something mysterious about her. The royal vaidya confirmed that she was taking a healthy diet and doing everything she could to ensure the health of the baby. I was in love with Ganga from the moment I laid my eyes on Then she took our son and left into the river. Once, there lived a King named Mahabhisha born in the Ikshwaku dynasty. I wish you two the best of luck in the future. King Shantanu stayed silent and lived up to his promise till the seventh child. Brahma told Shiva to break the descent of Ganga. One attains mukti by observance of the sacred ekadasi brata and Narayana is pleased with someone who … She explained why she had drowned Well, quickly after our marriage Ganga became pregnant with the same thing happened when Ganga gave birth to her Second , third, fourth, fifth, sixth and Seventh Son. She tells him that if he would have waited for one more child, she could have freed them all. There was just one exception: ekadasi, an upavasa dedicated to the Supreme god, Narayana. Ganga also warned King that if in future he question her , then she will leave him after giving the answer. 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. But I could not take it any longer. the traditional stories about gods, goddesses , gurus and devtaas. He is best known for being the father of Bhishma, one of the mightiest warriors of all time. The Bachelor: Where Are the Ramayana and Mahabharata Couples Now. 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. Shantanu: I was in love with Ganga from the moment I laid my eyes on her. The story of King Shantanu and his marriage to Goddess Ganga. So Indra also cursed Ganga to leave the heaven and return only after breaking Mahabhisha’s heart. Saying that they were Eight Vasus who were cursed to be View all posts by Apurva Beniwal. 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. https://theindianmythology.wordpress.com/ I wanted to show the inner conflict that Shantanu faced as this was 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. Marriage to Shantanu. As Ganga left King Shantanu, she took Devavrata with her. killing me inside. Shantanu & Ganga . Brahma told Shiva to break the descent of Ganga. The Overview: In his previous birth, Shantanu was Mahabhisha, a king of the Ikshvaku dynasty. with me. Shantanu was a king of Hastinapura. Shantanu and Ganga were living their married life to the fullest. They attended lavish parties, ate fancy dinners, drank the most expensive wine. The river flowed through his matted hair and fell to Earth and eventually to the Underworld, cleansing the souls. ( Log Out / Shantanu agreed and they got married. Shantanu was a king of Hastinapura. But Ganga had retained her memories and was trying to draw him towards her. Shantanu was in love. The sun is beginning to set behind the mansion providing a dim It was extremely difficult because I knew it meant that she So I am just going to jump right into what the viewers are 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. Shiva agreed and Ganga fell on his head. 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. In the epic Mahabharata, Shantanu was a Kuru king of Hastinapura. 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. Why would she do such a terrible thing to her own child? But being a king he was wandering all over. Shantanu & Ganga. Shantanu accepted her proposal and they married and returned in the Hastinapur. Marriage to Shantanu. The river flowed through his matted hair and fell to Earth and eventually to the Underworld, cleansing the souls. In Hinduism, the river Ganga is considered sacred and is personified as the goddess Gaṅgā.She is worshiped by Hindus and Buddhists who believe that bathing in the river causes the remission of sins and facilitates Moksha (liberation from the cycle of life and death), and that the water of the Ganges is considered very pure. Finally, when she was going to drown her eighth child, Shantanu asked her why she was doing so. Ganga’s side of the story and reveal why she felt it was necessary to not give They attended lavish parties, ate fancy dinners, drank the most expensive wine. Ganga had long black hair, blue eyes, and a soft smile. He saw Ganga the Divine River and the Goddess Ganga. This is the story of Ganga the river and Bharata king Shantanu who are the parents of the famous Bhishma Pitamah from mahabharat. 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. Ganga gave birth to sons one after another, but what she did with them is shocking! King Shantnu Married Ganga and the whole kingdom welcomed their new Queen. Shantanu upon seeing this, wondered whether the boy was actually his son and called upon Ganga to show the boy to him. One attains mukti by observance of the sacred ekadasi brata and Narayana is pleased with someone who … King was bounded by his words that he will never Question her. He was the son of king Pratipa and was the father of 3 sons, Bhishma, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya, born in that order.His son Bhishma, was born to his first ife, the goddess Ganga.. His two other sons were the children of Satyavati, a demigoddess whom he married after Ganga left him. She said that she was the goddess Ganga under a curse to be born as a human. I was Because of the agreement Shantanu and Ganga made as a condition to getting married Shantanu was left in the dark and to watch in horror was his wife drowned seven of their children. Devrat was none other than Bhishma Pitamaha. About Shantanu and Ganga .. King Shantanu proposed Ganga. Shantanu stops Ganga drowning the last Vasu Thus Gangaa killed Shantanu's five children by flowing them in Gangaa River. King was confused so he followed her and he was shocked to see that Ganga drowned their son . King was stuck with grief. The ministers stated questioning the silence of the King. Ganga had long black hair, blue eyes, and a soft smile. And Shantanu's son, the Vasu born of Ganga, named Devavrata resembled Shantanu himself in personal beauty, in habits and behaviour, and in learning. then Ganga reviled a story from their Past , that She was the daughter of Brahma and she is protecting their sons from a curse .
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