Lord Brahma appeared and told Bhagiratha, "As long as the waters of the sea continue on this earth, so long shall the sons of Sagara remain in heaven, and remain liberated.Henceforth Ganga will become your eldest daughter. She will also be famed in this world as Bhagirathi. Giving birth to three tributaries she will also be called Tripathaga, flowing in and purifying the three worlds. Fulfill your duty and perform the funeral rites. Mighty Sagara could not accomplish this purpose. Anshuman with his unlimited powers could not do so it and Dilipa tried but in vain. You have acquired everlasting renown by achieving this act of the highest form of Dharma.Sanctify yourself with these holy waters, perform the libations of your forefathers and return to Ayodhya. With his mission accomplished king Bhagiratha returned to his kingdom to resume his sovereign duties.Whosoever listens to this spiritual history of the descent of Ganga shall have all his desires fulfilled, his sins absolved and will be blessed with longevity".