The one who journeys through the sky made his way to the sacred mountain Kailāsa, the supreme abode. There, before the Lord of gods, Hari, Govinda was seated upon a splendid throne. Around him gathered the hosts of Mahādeva, perfected beings, and yogis, all radiant in their presence. The visitor reported to Hari all that had transpired in the city of Dvārakā, recounting the events with reverence. After hearing the account, Kṛṣṇa, having received Hari’s permission, prepared to return to his city. Honored by sweet, nectar-like words, Madhusūdana departed, his path accompanied by the great yogas. Bearing his conch, discus, and mace, Govinda swiftly made his way to the divine city of Dvāravatī. As he entered, even nights without the moon shone with his radiance, adorning the auspicious, divine city. At that time, the people decorated the charming city with parched grains and other offerings. Thousands of conches were blown, and the sounds of drums resounded in celebration. Women, youthful and radiant, sang sweet songs, while they showered a rain of flowers upon the son of Vasudeva. Seated on a splendid throne, the great yogi shone, surrounded by goddesses. He was encircled by his chief sons and thousands of women. The god shone with Mālā, accompanied by his consort, just as the divine always appears with the goddess. Ancient great sages, the twice-born such as Mārkaṇḍeya, were also present, their wisdom adding to the sanctity of the gathering. Hari rose, bowed his head, and offered his own seat to the honored guests. Having granted their desired boons, Hari then dismissed them with grace. After bathing and donning white garments, he stood before the Sun with joined palms, offering libations to the gods, the hosts of sages, and the ancestors. He worshipped Bhūteśa, adorned with ashes, who abides in the liṅga, honoring the Lord in his sacred form. After feeding the best of sages and duly honoring the brāhmaṇas, Hari, surrounded by his sons and others, engaged in auspicious Purāṇic tales. Mārkaṇḍeya, smiling, addressed Kṛṣṇa with sweet words: “Tell me, you are worshipped through deeds and are the object of meditation for yogis. The Lord was born in the Vṛṣṇi clan for the purpose of relieving the earth’s burden.” As all his sons listened, Kṛṣṇa spoke, as if smiling. “Still, I worship the eternal Lord, the god of gods. Even so, knowing this supreme Śiva, I worship the Lord. Therefore, realizing him as the root of my own self, I worship him. Thus, for the welfare of the worlds, one should worship Śiva in the liṅga. Therefore, I worship the Lord of self with my own self. O shining one, there is no difference between us; this is the conclusion of the Vedas. Maheśvara, in the liṅga, is to be meditated upon, worshipped, honored, and known.” Mārkaṇḍeya then asked, “Tell me, O Krishna of wide eyes, for this profound matter is truly supreme. The Vedas declare the great Lord, the imperishable God, as the one who bears the liṅga. For the sake of awakening Brahma, Shiva himself manifested from me. Let us worship the great Lord, desiring the welfare of all worlds.