What man is there who wouldnot seek the protection of Ganga whose protection is sought by hermits and householders, by Yatis and Brahmacharins alike?
वानप्रस्थैर्गृहस्थैश्च यतिभिर्ब्रह्मचारिभिः। विद्यावद्भिः श्रितां गङ्गां पुमान् को नाम नाश्रयेत्॥६९