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Viśvāmitra was not used to being refused anything. He did not want to be denied and spoke angrily to Vasiṣṭha. If you will not give me this wonderful creature, then I shall remove her by force.”

Do not act again in such a foolish way.”

Not even for heaps of gold and silver.

He called out, “Do not fear!

Viśvāmitra tried again and again to dissuade him, but the pious-minded Vasiṣṭha would not be refused.

Vasiṣṭha, his heart tormented with grief, replied to Sabala, “I am not abandoning you, nor have you ever

Therefore simply order me to stay and this arrogant king will not succeed in taking me away.”

Even if Viśvāmitra had offered him the entire world, the sage would not have been interested. She has become as dear to me as my own self and I shall not part with her under any circumstances.”

I am not satisfied by simply offering you fruits and water.”

Vasiṣṭha, not roused to anger, uttered a powerful Vedic mantra to check the weapons.

He said, “Since this jealous god will not let the king attain the heavenly regions, I shall now create

universal situation, Indra and the gods became alarmed and approached Viśvāmitra, saying, “This king does not

Heavenly Apsarās are not bound by earthly morality, so I will incur no sin by enjoying with you.”

At that time Viśvāmitra had only the knowledge of lesser celestial weapons and did not know how to use

If Viśvāmitra does not cease his practice of penance, then universal destruction will surely ensue!”

Trishanku, however, was set upon his aim and did not care for Vasiṣṭha’s good advice.

However, Viśvāmitra did not allow his mind to give way to lust.

fruits and roots and sat in meditation, perfectly controlling his mind by fixing it upon the Supreme and not

Therefore I shall not perform any sacrifice with the aim of placing you in heaven in your present body