sannikarshah -- proximity; atra -- here (in this world); martyanam -- for mortals; anadarana -- of disregard; karanam -- a cause; gangam -- (the water) of the Ganges; hitva -- leaving; yatha -- as; anya -- other; ambhah -- to water; tatratyah -- one who lives near it; yati -- goes; suddhaye -- for purification.

In this world familiarity breeds contempt. For example, one who lives on the banks of the Ganges might travel to some other body of water to be purified.