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	Nandini's powers
		Vishwamitra was son of Gadhi, who ruled the kingdom of Kanyakubja.
		Vishwamitra thought that the ashram was situated in the middle of nowhere yet Vashishta had all the amenities.
		When Vishwamitra was left with no choice, he decided to abduct the cow with the help of his mighty army.
	www.swargarohan.org /Mahabharat/Adi-Parva/64.htm (762 words)

	Mythological tales Brahmaharishi Vishwamitra
		Vishwamitra was born in the descent of Kaushik and was the son of Gaadhi.
		When Lord Rama killed Taraka by one shot of his arrow, Vishwamitra came to realize about His divinity and believed that He was indeed an incarnation of the Lord Vishnu and later he trained both Rama and Lakshmana and gave to them many divine weapons.
		It was Vishwamitra who took both the brothers along with him to Janakpura to participate in Sita Swayamvara and he was the one on whose order Rama broke the bow and as a result of that got married to Sita.
	www.urday.com /vishwa.html (685 words)

	indiayogi.com - Indian Saints, Mystics, Philosophers & Gurus - Vishwamitra - The Friend of the World, rishis of india, ...
		Vishwamitra is, in mythic terms, one of the most important rishis of India.
		Vishwamitra also as befits a rishi, which literally means "seer", gave to the world the most sacred of all Hindu mantras, the pinnacle called the Gayatri Mantra.
		Vishwamitra was still enough of a warrior to think that he had lost because he did not have enough firepower.
	www.indiayogi.com /content/indsaints/vishwamitra.asp (2388 words)

	Ramayana - The Life of Ram
		One day Saint Vishwamitra visited Ayodhya and asked Dashratha to send Ram and Lakshmana with him because the Yakshini (demon) Tarka - with her two sons Mareech and Subahu - were terrifying him and the other saints at his ashram.
		Ram went with Lakshmana and Vishwamitra to kill Tarka.
		On the way to Saint Vishwamitra's ashram there was a dense forest.
	www.sanatansociety.org /indian_epics_and_stories/ramayana_ram.htm (1580 words)

	Ramayana - the story of Shakuntala
		Vishwamitra was one of the important sages of India in ancient times.
		Oblivious of her intent, the unsuspecting Vishwamitra, human that he was, he gave in, to the damsels distracting advances.
		Once she had tripped Vishwamitra by capturing his coveted attention Menaka successfully proceeded to dismantle his shield against wordly passions, and finally sealed the fate of the unfortunate Vishwamitra's meditation, when by Vishwamitra she conceived a child.
	members.tripod.com /~srinivasp/mythology/shakuntala.html (1195 words)

	Vasishta and Vishwamitra - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		When Vishwamitra saw the destruction unleashed on his forces by the ascetic power of Vasishta, he grew disgusted with the power of Kshatriyas.
		Vishwamitra seized this opportunity to revenge himself on both the king and Vasishta.
		Vishwamitra, who was really the force behind the Rakshasa, then caused the King to hunt the other sons of Vasishta.
	members.cox.net /apamnapat/articles/StoriesFromMahabharata660.html (1790 words)

	Leaping Lanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Vishwamitra is one of Hinduism’s most venerated rishis.
		Although “Vishwamitra” means “friend of the universe,” one of the rishi’s chief faults was his short temper.
		According to the Harivansa, Galava was Vishwamitra’s son, and that rishi, in a time of great distress, tied a cord round Galava’s waist and offered him for sale.
	leapinglanka.blogspot.com /2006/10/divine-stability-i-posted-this-on-ez.html (2240 words)

	Vishwamitra
		Narada Investigates Vishwamitra and asks him to become "Sage of the Universe" and co-creator with lord Brahma.
		Vishwamitra and Nakshatra forces Harishchandra to leave Ayodhya with his family and Nakshatra employs various means to torture and scare them, but Harishchandra braves it all.
		Vishwamitra puts Harishchandra to the final test by forcing him to behead Taramati.
	www.intelindia.com /mahabharat/synopsis_vishwamitra.htm (705 words)

	Kaamah.com - Ramayana - Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		On the other hand, Vishwamitra, whom his father had asked him to obey implicitly, was asking him to kill Tataka.
		Meanwhile, Tataka was liberated from the curse of Agastya, and her soul ascended to the region inhabited by the Yakshas, having regained her original, beautiful form.
		Vishwamitra praised the courage and skill of the princes.
	www.kaamah.com /hinduism/ramayana004.php (1838 words)

	Vishwamitra Begs Vashishtha for Forgiveness —
		Vishwamitra wanted Vashishtha to call him Rajarshi or Brahmarshi, meaning "one who has attained the absolute highest." But Vashishtha refused to use that title when he was speaking to Vishwamitra.
		Vishwamitra said, "If you do not tell the whole world that I have realised the absolute Highest, then I shall kill all your spiritual children one by one."
		Vashishtha's words touched Vishwamitra's heart, and immediately he fell at Vashishtha's feet and begged for forgiveness.
	www.writespirit.net /stories_tales/stories_by_sri_chinmoy/puranas_2/vishwamitra_begs_vashishtha_for_forgiveness (412 words)

	Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		If the mind is not clean and pure, all our prayers and tapas are in vain." Vishwamitra said with humility, "You are my preceptor.
		Vishwamitra prostrated before Vasishta and left the hermitage.
		The credit for converting the arrogant king Vishwamitra into a Brahmarshi by effecting a great change in his life goes to Vasishta.
	www.freeindia.org /biographies/sages/vasishta/page10.htm (317 words)

	Ramayana -- Book of Youth
		One day Sage Vishwamitra, approached the king, asking for Rama's and Lakshmana's help in killing demons who were disturbing his meditation.
		Vishwamitra was impressed, and took them under his wing and trained them to use magic weaponry.
		Rama, with the blessings of the gods and his guru Vishwamitra, lifted the bow with no effort.
	web.mit.edu /bnaatyam/www/ramayana/bookYouth.html (177 words)

	Vishwamitra - The King Who Became a Great Sage - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Vishwamitra is one of the most well known of the great sages.
		One of Vishwamitra's chief faults is his short temper.
		Trishanku approached several sages with his request, but only Vishwamitra was able to oblige him.
	www.members.cox.net /apamnapat/entities/Vishwamitra.html (674 words)

	Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The I is the ego in man. Unless that ego dies, man can never claim any merit.
		When Vishwamitra understood this, he was ashamed of his behaviour and felt repentant.
		He served his food to the old man. Without eating anything he sat for tapas again.
	www.freeindia.org /biographies/vashista/page10.htm (317 words)

	India Book House Pvt Ltd
		Indians proudly claim heritage of the Rishis as their own and Vishwamitra stands out as a distinct example of the achievements of the Rishis.
		Vishwamitra was a Kshatriya king who perceived the immortal realms beyond the kingdom of the earth.
		The torturous paths that Vishwamitra had to tread to gain mastery over the passions to reach spiritual heights are described in detail to give us a glimpse of the glory of the Rishis.
	www.amarchitrakatha.com /store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=300 (116 words)

	Markandeya Purana - Spiritual Literature Of India - Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita And Other Scriptures Of India
		Vishwamitra said- 'If you are a religious king, give me Dakshina (donation) as I am a Brahmin seeking salvation.' Harishchandra said- 'Tell me your desire.
		Vishwamitra's abhorrent action enraged the five guardian deities of the directions and they condemned him.
		When Vishwamitra left, Harishchandra started to worry as to what would happen to him in his next birth if he did not keep his promise made to a Brahmin.
	www.bharatadesam.com /spiritual/markandeya_purana.php (5312 words)

	SAN DIEGO MUSEUM of ART \| The Binney Collection: South Asian Miniature Paintings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The brothers took Vishwamitra as their guru, and protected him as he prepared to perform his rituals.
		Just as Vishwamitra had warned, no sooner did he set the butter and rice on his altar than two great demonic clouds descended upon them.
		Vishwamitra was grateful for the boys' protection, but warned them that it would not always be so easy.
	www.sdmart.org /exhibition-binney-rama3.html (180 words)

	Legend of Himalays - Travel Himalay, Tour to Himalays, Himalay Travel Tours Tourism in Himalays Mountain Range
		Sage Vishwamitra on contemplation found he was left with no other way but to steal the cow, which he did.
		But the sage of such wisdom should have known that if a cow could lay a feast at command, it must be a thinking cow, unlike the magic objects that jack of beanstalk fame found.
		But blinded by desire, as Vishwamitra was, he did not think and just stole the cow.
	www.travel-himalayas.com /history-himalayas/himalaya-sages.html (1879 words)

	Hindu History - Emergence of the Caste System (Chatur-Varna was actually a two-fold division) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		On being told the reason, Vishwamitra ridiculed Harishchandra and said that the scream was the work of the spirits trying to disturb his meditation and Harishchandra had fallen a prey to the spirit and became its medium for disturbing Viswamitra's meditation (Tapasya).
		But he had not gone for when Vishwamitra overtook the royal refugees and said that Harishchandra's word was not yet fulfilled as the dakshina had not yet been given.
		On a touch from Vishwamitra the dead Rohitashwa was revived much to the joy of his parents.
	www.hindubooks.org /sudheer_birodkar/hindu_history/caste2classes.html (3147 words)

	RAMLILA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		When Rama was 15 years old the great sage Vishwamitra came to Ayodya.
		Although still a young boy Rama was able to kill her and free the sages from her tyranny.
		Vishwamitra was aware of Rama's mission on earth which included freeing the oppressed from negative forces.
	www.bhaktisangeet.com /ramlila/ramlila1.htm (81 words)

	Yoga in Daily Life - Official international homepage
		The story continues, that in his rage of anger, Vishwamitra killed the sons of Vasishtha as revenge, and even stole his cow, the source of abundance.
		Vasishtha’s wife mentioned to her husband how beautiful the light was, and he replied, “Yes indeed, this light is a beautiful brilliance, just like the light of Sage Vishwamitra.” Waiting behind the bush in quietness, Vishwamitra heard this praise and in that moment all his anger dissolved.
		Vishwamitra was filled with remorse and said, “To you Vasishtha, I will dedicate my 16,000 years of Tapasya”.
	www.yoga-in-daily-life.org /articles/show.asp?id=20040707001&opt=gathering (739 words)

	Two Rivers - a myth from India
		Vishwamitra was jealous of Vasishtha's great learning and wisdom, and the honour given him by the king.
		Vishwamitra wanted the position of royal priest for himself, for he thought he was wiser and more able than Vasishtha.
		This made Vishwamitra even more jealous, and he decided to get even with Vasishtha.
	www.longlongtimeago.com /llta_myths_tworivers.html (241 words)

	Astronomical Dating of the Ramayan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Mahabharat states that Sage Vishwamitra started counting nakshatras from Shravana (Aadiparva A.71 and Ashwamedha A.44) and a new reference to time measurement thus initiated.
		Vishwamitra modified this and started measuring from the nakshatra at the Autumnal Equinox.
		Sharvan was at this juncture at about 7500 B.C, which is therefore the probable period when Vishwamitra existed and also that of the Ramayanic Era.
	www.hindunet.org /hindu_history/ancient/ramayan/rama_vartak.html (2584 words)

	Vishwamitra (Marian Porter)
		Vishwamitra teaches yoga in the community, schools and businesses.
		Each philosophy brings unique facets of truth, that are invaluable in helping to lead a balanced, conscious, grounded, useful and joyous life, in harmony with the Earth and the Universe.
		On a practical level, Vishwamitra brings the wisdom of these ancient philosophies into the wider community through her teaching, writing and work with Yoga in Education.
	www.satyananda.net /Classes%20and%20Workshops/CentreDetail.php?CW_C_Id=29 (167 words)

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	Indian Myth and Legend: Chapter XXIV. Story of Rama: How Sita was Won
		Vishwamitra urged Rama to slay her, and, guided by sound alone, he shot a great arrow which caused her death.
		Thereafter Vishwamitra led the princes to his hermitage, which was situated in a pleasant grove where deer disported and birds sang sweetly.
		Next morning Vishwamitra informed Rama and Lakshmana that he and the other sages purposed to attend a great sacrifice which was to be offered up by Janaka, Rajah of Mithila.
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/iml/iml29.htm (5512 words)

	Teachers and Parents - Illustrated Ramayan
		One day Sage Vishwamitra came to Dashratha and sought Rama's help to fight the demons who made it impossible to worship.
		In the forest Rama killed demon Tarka who was bothering Vishwamitra.
		Vishwamitra was so pleased that he taught Rama & Lakshmana unique weapons, which Gods themselves used, for instance - The Fire, The water.
	www.balagokulam.org /teach/festivals/ramayana1.php (447 words)

	Summer course, 17 May 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		When the sage Vishwamitra came to Dasaratha, the emperor received him with all his courtesy, invited him to occupy a high seat, and asked him the reason for his arrival.
		Vishwamitra pretended to be angry when he heard the king's words.
		Vishwamitra taught these mantras so that they would not suffer from hunger and sleeplessness in the forest.
	www.sathyasai.org /discour/2002/d020517.html (2628 words)

	INDOlink Kidz-Korner - A DUTIFUL SON
		When the boys were close to sixteen, it was one day, sage Vishwamitra arrived in the court of Dasharatha.
		Vishwamitra requested Dasharatha to send Rama and Lakshmana with him to the forest to kill the demons who disturbed him in his prayers.
		Vishwamitra was pleased and taught Rama the sacred verses to call for the divine weapons to be used to protect justice.
	www.indolink.com /Kidz/rama.htm (1283 words)

	Vishwamitra - the Hermit
		Maneka descended from heaven with a purpose, the purpose being to distract the hermit Vishwamitra from his meditation.
		Contrary to the delicate beauty of Maneka is the sturdy, muscular body of sage Vishwamitra.
		He has long hair, most of it twisted in a knot at the top of his head.
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	PlanetGuru.com
		He promised Vishwamitra that he would grant him any wish he wanted.
		Vishwamitra asked for something dearer to the king's heart than his kingdom and he asked for his son Ram.
		Vishwamitra told the king that he needed Ram to help him fight two demons that king Ravan of Lanka was sending to annoy him.
	planetguru.com /Articles/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleId=7810&ChannelId=Rituals (536 words)

	The Ramayana - I - Religions
		As a result of years of rigorous penance, Sage Vishwamitra had acquired divine weapons which could be used by the incarnation of Vishnu to kill Ravana.
		When he reached Ayodhya, Dashratha welcomed him and sent Rama and Lakshman, although with much hesitation, to accompany Vishwamitra into the forest to fight some demons who were disturbing Vishwamitra's presence.
		Vishwamitra requested that Rama accompany him because he wanted to first ensure that Rama was indeed the savior, before handing the weapons over to him.
	www.indiaparenting.com /indianculture/festivals/fest042.shtml (500 words)

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