Thus, O Srinjaya, that Goddess namely the ocean-going Ganga, chose the Lord Bhagiratha that descendant of Ikshvaku, that performer of sacrifices with profuse gifts, to be her father.
भगीरथं यजमानमैक्ष्वाकुं भूरिदक्षिणम्। गङ्गा समुद्रगा देवी वने पितरमीश्वरम्॥