Jahnu Saptami
On this day Jahnu Muni swallowed and released the Ganga, who was on her way
to deliver the ancestors of King Bhagiratha – this is one reason why the Ganges
is also called the Bhagirathi.
On this day the Ganga is worshipped and many people make offerings to the
forefathers, and bathe in the Ganga. On this day, if possible, one should
worship the Ganges and bathe in her waters.
From Bhaktivinode Thakura's Sri Navadvipa Mahatmya Chapter 13: Description of
Vidyanagara and Jahnudvipa
As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting
hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, "This enchanting place
named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent
penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.
"Jahnu Muni was sitting here chanting his gayatri mantra, when his acamana cup
fell into the Bhagirathi (Ganges) and was swept away by the currents. He opened
his mouth and drank all the water in one gulp. King Bhagiratha thought, 'Where
has the Ganges gone?' He concluded that Jahnu Muni had drunk the Ganges. The
king was overwhelmed with anxiety and worshipped the muni for several days. The
muni then released the Ganges from his body. Because of this incident the Ganges
is known as Jahnavi, the daughter of Jahnu, throughout the world."
Note: Special thanks to Jaya Tirtha Caran prabhu from NZ for allowing us to use some of the content from his site to compile these pages - http://www.hknet.org.nz
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