Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)
Book: Mahabharata Characters
Goddess Ganga appears in the Mahabharata as King Shantanu’s wife and the divine mother of Bhishma. Her origin as the sacred river adds a celestial dimension to the Kuru lineage.
### Celestial Roots
- **River Goddess**: Embodies the holy river Ganges.
- **Marriage to Shantanu**: She agrees under conditions he must never question her actions.
### Key Events
- **Drowning of Seven Sons**: Follows a cosmic curse storyline; each child was a cursed celestial needing liberation. Shantanu remains silent until the eighth.
- **Bhishma’s Birth**: The eighth child, Devavrata, is spared, later known as Bhishma.
### Departure
- **Broken Promise**: When Shantanu finally questions her about drowning their babies, she leaves him.
Ganga’s brief marital union with Shantanu ensures the birth of Bhishma, the epic’s stalwart patriarch. Her departure underscores how divine forces subtly influence mortal destinies.
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