Identification theories Already since the 19th century, attempts have been made to identify the mythical Sarasvati of the Vedas with physical rivers. Many think that the Vedic Sarasvati river once flowed east of the Indus (Sindhu) river.Eck p. 145 Scientists, geologists as well as scholars have identified the Sarasvati with many present-day or now-defunct rivers.
Identification theories Already since the 19th century attempts have been made to identify the mythical Sarasvati of the Vedas with physical rivers. Many think that the Vedic Sarasvati river once flowed east of the Indus (Sindhu) river.Eck p 145 Scientists, geologists as well as scholars have identified the Sarasvati with many present-day or now-defunct rivers.