(“harlot”) In Hindu
mythology, a character who represents the limitless strength of God's favor and
the easiness with which even unconscious devotion may rescue one.
Ganika is a well-known prostitute who pays little heed to
religious matters.
Her sole religious deed is to educate her pet parrot to
repeat the name of the deity Vishnu, which she does by repeatedly repeating the
heavenly word.
Vishnu's servants rescue Ganika from Death's henchmen and
transport her to his heavenly kingdom, Vaikuntha, when Ganika dies.
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