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by the currents. He opened his mouth and drank all the water in one gulp. King Bhagératha thought, ‘ Where has the Ganges gone?’ He concluded that Jahnu Muni had drunk the Ganges. The king was overwhelmed with anxiety and worshiped the muni for several days. The muni then released the Ganges from his body. Because of this incident the Ganges is known as Jähnavé, the daughter of Jahnu, throughout the world. “Some time later, Bhéñma, the son of Gaìgä, came here to see Jahnu, his grandfather. Jahnu was very pleased with Bhéñma and kept him here many days. At this place Bhéñma learned the highest knowledge, which he in turn taught to Yudhiñöhira at Kurukñetra. By living in Navadvépa, Bhéñma attained devotional service and therefore is counted amongst the great Vaiñëavas. Therefore this dvépa is the greatest deliverer. Whoever lives here is always fortunate.” That day, Nityänanda and His associates stayed at a devotee’s house in Jahnudvépa. Early the next morning the Lord led the devotees on to Modadrumadvépa. Bhaktivinoda, whose only pride is the lotus feet of Jähnavä and Nitäi, sings the glories of Navadvépa.
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