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NARGASTHE BIRTH OF GANGAwaiting, like so many beggars, for her alms.Something for all, nothing denied, the Gangadistributes life cmd joy as she rushes down.The thirsty creatures of the forests drink from hercup as she holds it to their lips.Man, bird and beast rejoice!The Ganga knows the ways in which heaven doesgood to all.The heat of the heat oppressed she takes to herself.She fain would be muddy, if only others may bemade clean.She gives and forgives; she knows how to serve withher coolest waves, if only others may be happierthereby.Attracted onward by the vision of the ancientteachings,The Ganga seeks the sea,To be one with great infinite,To be lost in the one great streamthings.the oneness ofAt last she goes to the great ocean, blue and broad,one infinite stretch of things,To rest in one unmoving motion.All day and night, unresting, through the land shegoes, and never turns back.The sea to the approaching Ganga said, "Who andfrom whence art thou ?Thou art great, full of every gem and scent.Page 27www.sikhbookclub.com
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