"O Ganga, . . .
let Rama, son of emperor Dasratha, honor his father's command under your protection.
May he return to your banks once more with his brother Lakshmana and myself.
O goddess Ganga, returning safely, with all my desires fulfilled I shall worship you with great joy.
I shall give away a million cows, fine linen to seekers of truth, with feasts, intended to please you.
On my return I shall worship you with a thousand pots of spirituous liquor, jellied meat and steamed rice, prepared for the solemn rite.
I shall worship all deities dwelling on your banks, sacred spots and sanctuaries.
O irreproachable goddess, may the sinless Rama return from forest to Ayodhya, along with Lakshmana and myself."
Thus praying to Ganga, efficient and irreproachable Sita rapidly reached, right bank of the river.
- Waalmeeki Ramayan - Sarga 52 - Ayodhya Kanda.
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