The Ganges - More Than Just a River

<p>Few rivers have a name as iconic as the Ganges River in India. </p><p>At over 1550 miles (2,500 kms) long, it winds its way from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, passing a population of over 650 million along the way, making it the most populated river basin in the world.</p><p>But there is more to the Ganges than just a body of water meandering through the landscape.</p><p>In this episode, Thom brings his beloved Ganges to life. He explains why she plays such a significant role in the spiritual life of Indian citizens and visitors who come from around the world just to bathe in her icy waters. </p><p>Thom leaves us in no doubt that the Ganges will justifiably play a pivotal role in our upcoming 2023 retreat in Rishikesh.</p><p>If you'd like to attend the retreat with Thom in Rishikesh India from January 8th to 18th, 2023, please visit Thom's website for more details, <a href="https://www.thomknoles.com/india-retreat">https://thomknoles.com/india-retreat/</a> or follow the link in the show notes.</p><p>[00:00:45] Mother Ganga</p><p>[00:03:17] The Goddess Whom Everyone Can See</p><p>[00:05:25] Taking a Dip in Ganga</p><p>[00:07:19] An Invitation from Swami Kailashanand Giri</p><p>[00:09:06] Removing Karma from the Physiology</p><p> </p><p><strong>Useful Links</strong><br />info@thomknoles.com <br />https://thomknoles.com/<br />https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles/<br />https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles<br />https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles <br />https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/</p>