Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 09, Chapter 09, Text 03

SB 9.9.3

darsayam asa tam devi
 prasanna varadasmi te
ity uktah svam abhiprayam
 sasamsavanato nrpah
 
Translation by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
Thereafter, mother Ganges appeared before King Bhagiratha and said, “I am very much satisfied with your austerities and am now prepared to give you benedictions as you desire.” Being thus addressed by Gangadevi, mother Ganges, the King bowed his head before her and explained his desire.
 
Purport by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
The King’s desire was to deliver his forefathers, who had been burnt to ashes because of disrespecting Kapila Muni.
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