Relationships of Devi Ganga - Page 2

Hmm...

I read that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati came to fetch their son from the Kritikas. It is known that Karthikeya was not born of Parvati and I am familiar with the legends as to why Lord Shiva's son multiplied himself. Any information on how he was united back into one?

The books I read refer to the birth of Lord Ganesha in a different way - without the involvement of Ganga. I read that Devi Parvati wanting to create someone to protect her privacy, moulded clay/a lump of earth or dirt with her sweat drops and when it took the form of a boy, she gave him life and a duty to guard her chambers.

Originally posted by: Vibhishna

Hmm...

I read that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati came to fetch their son from the Kritikas. It is known that Karthikeya was not born of Parvati and I am familiar with the legends as to why Lord Shiva's son multiplied himself. Any information on how he was united back into one?

The books I read refer to the birth of Lord Ganesha in a different way - without the involvement of Ganga. I read that Devi Parvati wanting to create someone to protect her privacy, moulded clay/a lump of earth or dirt with her sweat drops and when it took the form of a boy, she gave him life and a duty to guard her chambers.

Yeah Parvati created Ganesha to guard her privacy, but not from clay. I think it was turmeric paste with which she was bathing. She gave him life by washing him in Gangajal. That is how Ganesha was born. Among the 108 names of Ganesha, he's known as both Gaurisuta (son of Gauri) as well as Gangeya (son of Ganga).