I
made a short visit to Gasa in the early year of 2018. The places and sights of
small town are vivid. What wasn’t convincing was the Lake by the side of the Gasa
Trashi Thongmon Dzong. Here is the link to my journal on my Gasa trip:
I
am sharing the unacquainted information on the Landmark of the Gasa Dzong, the Beautiful
Lake, I read in the book named “Seeds of Faith.” Some could relate, few may not
consider and I added to my learning. It is about The Legend of Damchen Gomo:
Damchen
Gomo is believed to be progeny of Rahula, the supreme Planet King, and the lake
Goddess (Tso-men). Because of personal merits of his Parents, Damchen Gomo was
filled with egocentric pride. A macho subject.
When Drupthob Terkhungpa, potent with power and
strength, tried to subdue Damchen Gomo, he transformed into an ant. Drubthop miraculously
entered into the rectum of the ant, subdued and said to the Gomo, “Your place
of dwelling is in the direction of Lhomon (Bhutan). You should go there.” To this, Damchen Gomo requested drupthob,
“since my mother is a lake Goddess, I need a lake to live in.” Then the Drubthop
drank the lake in Tibet which was said to be mother of Damchen Gomo and spread/taken
it out at the present site behind Gasa Dzong.
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| Gasa lake: Behind the Dzong |
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