With his consort by his side, the mighty leader mounted his bull, and together with the Gaṇas, they departed. Those who aided him in this endeavor became famed as the Romajās. These fierce beings, resembling the blazing Kālāgni-Rudra, filled the ten directions with their thunderous presence. Encircling their chief, they advanced toward the sacrificial grounds of Dakṣa. Upon arrival, they beheld Dakṣa’s sacrificial place, radiant with immeasurable splendor. The air was alive with the melodious sounds of vīṇās and flutes, and the sacred recitations of the Vedas echoed throughout. At that moment, Vīrabhadra, with a gentle smile, addressed Rudra in a soft tone. Desiring a share in the sacrifice, he said, “You have come seeking portions; grant the shares you wish for.” He instructed, “Tell him: Let him command what he wishes, for we will act accordingly.” The gods responded, “There is no portion of the sacrifice, nor are there mantras for the Lord.” They urged, “Honor Maheśvara, the Lord of Sacrifice, as the king of the ritual. He is to be worshipped in all sacrifices, for he bestows all desired success.” Yet, they did not truly honor him; the mantras abandoned the gods, returning to their own abode. Seeking a solution, the deities touched the brahmarṣi Dadhīca, and spoke to him, “Because you have acted arrogantly, today I will destroy your pride.” Enraged, the leaders of the gaṇas uprooted the sacrificial posts and hurled them away. All the fierce ones seized these posts and cast them into the stream of the Ganges. With immense strength, the leader restrained the other gods in the same manner. He struck Pūṣan’s teeth with his fist, causing them to fall, and, smiling, began to harass the assembled gods. The lords of sages even struck the sages on their heads with their feet. He pierced Sudarśana with sharp arrows after first immobilizing 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, a wondrous sight appeared. Emerging, he restrained Vīrabhadra and Keśava. Then, praised by all, the blessed Lord Īśa, accompanied by Sāmba, arrived personally. The blessed Brahmā, Dakṣa, and all the dwellers of heaven offered their praises. Dakṣa, with joined palms, bowed and honored him with many hymns. With a calm mind, the ocean of compassion spoke to Rudra, and Dakṣa, along with the dwellers of heaven, were to be shown favor by the Blessed One. Hara addressed the gods who had bowed and Pracetasa (Dakṣa), declaring, “I am to be honored in all sacrifices and must never be reviled. Abandon worldly desires and become my devoted followers, diligent in your worship. Remain, by my command, content in your own duties.” Then, Hara became invisible to Dakṣa, whose splendor is boundless. Yet, he spoke to Dakṣa words for the welfare of all the worlds. When the god himself instructed, “Protect this without negligence,” those wise ones, versed in the Vedas and established in Brahman, were able to behold him. The great god, lord of gods, is ever praised with Vedic mantras.