The divine presence of that god entered the heart of the initiated Brāhmaṇa, who was engaged in the sacred Soma sacrifices. Because of this indwelling, it is taught that one must never speak ill of such a Brāhmaṇa, nor recount anything improper about him. The god, in his compassion, does not harm those twice-born who are thus devoted to their sacred duties. Among the many names of the Lord, the eighth, which was revealed as 'Mahādeva,' carries profound significance. When this name was uttered, the Lord’s mind became firmly set in resolve. Thus, it is understood that Mahādeva is none other than the Moon himself. Mahādeva is also remembered as Soma, and his very essence is the host of all medicinal plants. One who recognizes Mahādeva as the supreme Lord in this way is never harmed by him. On a particular night, both the Sun and the Moon come together, signifying the unity of these cosmic forces. All creation is pervaded by Rudra, who manifests through countless forms and names. By the light of the Sun, all creatures are able to see with their eyes. It is by Rudra’s will that food and drink are consumed by living beings, and by his steadfast energy, all creatures are sustained. Within the bodies of all beings, it is he who abides as the very activity of the life-breaths. He digests what is eaten and drunk in the stomachs of all creatures. Whatever cavities exist within the bodies of living beings, indeed, all these inner spaces, belong to him. The state of those initiated from the Vaitānya tradition, who are expounders of Brahman, is established through his presence. That which is the source of resolve among all creatures is also established by him. He is ever new, arising again and again, and Mahādeva, whose essence is immortal, is remembered as the pure and stainless Moon. Mahādeva’s consort is Suvarcalā, and their son is Śanaiścara. Another wife is Dhātrī, whose son is known as Uśanā. Vikeśī is also his wife, and her son is remembered as Aṅgāraka. Śivā is another consort, and her son is Manojava. The form of Paśupati is remembered by the twice-born as Agni, the sacred fire. The formidable sixth form is called Ākāśa, or Space. The seventh form, the foremost, is remembered as the initiated Brāhmaṇa, and the great eighth form is remembered as the Moon. Thus, all these forms of the Lord have been recounted together with their names. In the Sun, the Earth, the Wind, Fire, Space, and in the initiated Brāhmaṇa, his forms are present. Whoever knows this god by his many forms and names understands the secret glory of Bhīmāsya, which has now been declared. O descendants of Bhṛgu, listen further to the greatness of Mahādeva. There are two who grant auspicious and inauspicious results to all living beings. From one of them was born the eldest sister, the goddess Śrī, who brings forth the worlds. From her, two sons of Nārāyaṇa were born: Bāla and Unmāda. Other sons, born from her mind, moved freely through the sky. In the epoch of Meru, the wives of Vidhātṛ and Dhātṛ are remembered. Prāṇa and Mṛkaṇḍa are the two eternal repositories of Brahma. From Mṛkaṇḍa’s union with his wife Dhūmrā, a son was born—Vedaśiras, who is renowned among the wise.