Bhagiratha gave away enormous gifts at his sacrifices in consequence of which, large used to be the concourse of people at them. Afflicted with the heavy burden of men, Ganga saying 'protect me', sat down upon his lap.
तेनाक्रान्ता जलौघेन दक्षिणा भूयसीर्ददत्। उपहरेऽतिव्यथिता तस्याङ्के निषसाद ह॥