Ganga

I agree to bear you as my sons and drown you, but one of you must remain alive on earth.

→ ch. 91

We ask you to become a woman on earth, marry King Shantanu, bear us as your sons, and drown each of us immediately after birth to free us from the mortal world.

→ ch. 91

The one son who remains alive will be formed from our combined energies but will be childless and live a long life of celibacy.

→ ch. 91

I agree to be united with your son, on the condition that my origins remain secret and my actions are never questioned.

→ ch. 92

I accept you as my future daughter-in-law, to be united with my son.

→ ch. 92

I agree to your condition and will never question or interfere with your actions.

→ ch. 92

I will marry you only if you never question or interfere with my actions, no matter what I do.

→ ch. 92· sworn 2×