Editing Harishchandra (section)

==== Devi Bhagavata Purana ====
The ''[[Devi-Bhagavata Purana|Devi Bhagavata Purana]]'' contains a story similar to the one mentioned in the ''Markandeya Purana'', but also contains a reference to the ''Aitareya Brahamana'' legend. This legend is narrated by [[Vyasa]] to [[Janamejaya II|Janamejaya]]. It starts with Vashistha – the sage of Harishchandra's royal dynasty – praising the king's honesty and noble character. Vishvamitra objects to this, pointing out that Harishchandra was ready to sacrifice [[Sunahshepa]], a human. He promises to prove that Harishchandra is not of noble character, and tricks the king into breaking his ''tapasya''. The rest of the story is similar to the ''Markandeya Purana'' version, with minor variations.<ref>{{Cite book
 | title = Devi Bhagwat Purana
 | author = B.K. Chaturvedi
 | year = 2001
 | publisher = Diamond
 | pages = 84–86
 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=kBPy-fsnY3AC&pg=PA84
 | isbn = 9788171828326
}}</ref>