A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1146

c5.1146

The story, as told in the Mahā-bhārata, represents Manu as engaged in devotion by the side of a river, and the fish craving his protection from the bigger fish. Manu placed the fish in a glass vase, but it grew larger and larger till the ocean alone could contain it. Then it warned Manu of the coming flood, and directed him to build a ship and to embark with the seven Rishis. He did so, and fastened his ship to the horn of the fish. Then, according to the rendering of Professor Williams—