Śantanu—the father of Bhīṣma by Gaṅgā. He gave Bhīṣma the benediction that he could die only when he wanted to. It was said that anything he touched with his two hands would become youthful.

Santanu-the father of Bhisma by Gahga. He gave Bhisma the benediction that he could die only when he wanted to. It was said that anything he touched with his two hands would become youthful.
 

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