[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.3989 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.3989 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.3989 - **Language:** English ### [c9.3989](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3989) (v) Fifth confrontation. Viśvāmitra called the river Sarasvatī and asked her to bring Vasiṣṭha along with her current. Sarasvatī did not like the idea. Still, fearing the curse of Viśvāmitra she agreed to do so. The river-basin where Vasiṣṭha had been performing penance was pulled down by the current of the river, and taking Vasiṣṭha in the current carried him down. Sarasvatī did not wish to leave Vasiṣṭha at the mercy of Viśvāmitra. So when they reached the door of the hermitage of Viśvāmitra, she carried him further down in a swift current. Viśvāmitra got angry and cursed Sarasvatī. "Let blood flow through the river." With that the water of Sarasvatī changed to blood-colour. The gods were perplexed at this. They all gathered on the banks of the river. In the presence of the gods, both the hermits came to a compromise. Thenceforward that place became a holy tīrtha under the name Vasiṣṭhāpavāha. (M.B. Śalya Parva, Chapter 42). - [Previous: c9.3988](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3988) - [Next: c9.3990](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3990) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3989](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3989) · Pramāṇa