He aided the Bharatas in crossing the Vipāś and Śutudrī rivers (modern Beas and Sutlej). He was the purohita of the Bharata tribal king Sudās, until he was replaced by Vasiṣṭha. ![]() Viśvāmitra was taught by Jamadagni Bhārgava. Historically, Viśvāmitra Gāthina was a Rigvedic rishi who was the chief author of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda. Rev: Trident battle-axe, tree with railing, Brahmi legend identical in content to the obverse. ![]() Obv: Standing figure, probably of Vishvamitra, Kharoshthi legend, around: Mahadevasa Dharaghoshasa/Odumbarisa "Great Lord King Dharaghosha/Prince of Audumabara", across: Viçvamitra "Vishvamitra". Coin of Dharaghosha, king of the Audumbaras, in the Indo-Greek style, with depiction of Vishvamitra, circa 100 BCE.
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