Turning his mind toward Rudra, the destroyer of all sins, he recognized Paśupati, the Lord of beings, the all-seeing one, and spoke to him. “O Śaṅkara, having disparaged your nature and my own self, I ask for one boon: swiftly destroy that sacrifice.” With this intent, to destroy Dakṣa’s sacrifice, he suddenly created Rudra. Rudra manifested, unassailable, bearing a thousand arms and resembling the fire at the end of the age. He held a staff, roared mightily, carried a bow, and was adorned with ashes. As soon as he was born, Rudra approached the Lord of the gods with joined palms. “O Lord of Gaṇas,” he said, “Dakṣa performs sacrifice at Gaṅgādvāra, having reviled me.” By the agency of Vīrabhadra, Dakṣa’s sacrifice was destroyed. With her, he mounted the bull and departed with the Gaṇas. Those who aided him became renowned as Romajās, resounding in the ten directions like Kālāgni-Rudra. Encircling the chief of the Gaṇas, they proceeded toward Dakṣa’s sacrifice. Arriving, they beheld Dakṣa’s sacrificial place, radiant with immeasurable splendor, filled with the sounds of vīṇās and flutes, and resounding with Vedic recitations. Then Vīrabhadra, with a slight smile, spoke gently to Rudra. Desiring a share, he said, “You have come seeking portions; grant the shares you wish for. Let him command what he wishes, for we will act accordingly.” The gods replied, “There is no portion of the sacrifice, nor are there mantras for the Lord. Honor Maheśvara, the Lord of Sacrifice, as the king of the ritual. He is to be worshipped in all sacrifices, the bestower of all desired success.” Yet, they did not consider him; the mantras departed, leaving the gods, and returned to their own abode. The deities, touching Dadhīca, the brahmarṣi, with their hands, spoke to him: “Because you have acted arrogantly, today I will destroy your pride.” The enraged leaders of the gaṇas uprooted the sacrificial posts and hurled them away. All the fierce ones seized them and cast them into the stream of the Ganges. With immense strength, he restrained the other gods in the same way. He struck out Pūṣan’s teeth with his fist, making them fall. Smiling, the powerful lord of the gaṇas began to harass them. The lords of sages struck even the sages on the head with their feet. He pierced Sudarśana with sharp arrows, having first immobilized him. Suddenly, he struck with his wings, roaring like the ocean. Those who surpassed Garuḍa in strength fled from Vainateya. Releasing Mādhava with great force, it appeared as something wondrous. Coming forth, he restrained Vīrabhadra and Keśava. Having been praised, the blessed Lord Īśa, along with Sāmba, arrived there himself. The blessed Brahmā, Dakṣa, and all the dwellers of heaven offered praise. Dakṣa, with joined palms, bowed and praised him with various kinds of hymns. With a serene mind, the ocean of compassion spoke to Rudra.