The river Sarasvati saw, O king, those Rishis filled with despair and anxiety for want of a commodious tirtha wherein to perform their rites.
ततस्तमऋषिसंघातं निराशं चिन्तयान्वितम्। दर्शयामास राजेन्द्र तेषामर्थे सरस्वती॥