At the end of their earthly life, the wise ones enter that supreme, blissful light. Having devoted themselves in worship to the god Īśāna, they attain the highest state. O best of Brāhmins, know that Oṃkāreśvara, the supreme Lord, is said to be the size of a cowhide. Similarly, the sacred forms of Viśveśvara, Oṃkāra, and Kapardeśvara are revered. Yet, none can truly know these mysteries except by the grace of Śaṃbhu. To behold the liṅga of Kṛttivāsa, the Lord, the wielder of the trident, is a rare and blessed fortune. Once, the venerable sage, foremost among knowers of Brahman, spoke to his disciples of these truths. There was a time when one came to slay the Brāhmaṇas who constantly worshipped there, but for the protection of his devoted followers, the compassionate Lord—He who cherishes his devotees—took action. Kṛttivāsa, the Lord, took a skin as his garment, and by that very act, those devoted ones attained the supreme state. Ever after, they remain encircling the liṅga of Kṛttivāsa, the Lord, never leaving his presence—of this there can be no doubt. Liberation at Kṛttivāsa is attained in a single birth. This sacred mystery was concealed by Devadeva, the great god Śaṃbhu. Those who worship Mahādeva and recite the Śatarudriya hymn, who meditate in their hearts on Śiva, the steadfast inner Self, find refuge in Kṛttivāsa. The ascetics meditate in their minds on Maheśa, praise Rudra, and bow to Śaṃbhu. I myself know Mahādeva, the Lord of manifold forms. Once, a seeker went to behold that liṅga—the imperishable Lord of matted locks. At the holy place called Piśācamocana, he worshipped the Lord who bears the trident. They recognized the greatness of that sacred field and bowed to Giriśa, the remover of evil. In that place, a single doe, pursued and seeking to be devoured, approached the supreme Lord Kapardeśvara. Fleeing in great panic, she fell into the power of a tiger. Seeing the best of sages, she then escaped to another deserted place. Suddenly, a great flame appeared in the sky, shining with the brilliance of the sun. There, mounted on a bull and surrounded by holy men, the doe was seen. Gaṇeśvara himself appeared, but then vanished from sight. Those present turned to their teacher, Acyuta, and asked about the greatness of Kapardeśvara. Having bowed to Vṛṣabhadhvaja, the Lord with the bull-banner, he spoke of Kapardeśa’s supreme glory. Merely remembering him quickly frees one from all heaps of sin. By worshipping Kapardeśvara, all obstacles are destroyed. He should be worshipped with devotion and praised with Vedic hymns. Perfection in yoga arises within six months for those who sincerely practice here—of this there is no doubt. For one who bathes at the Piśācamocana pool, great merit is gained. There, the devotee recites the Rudra mantra day and night, chanting the Pranava, the very form of Brahman. In that sacred place, the yogin dwells, having taken the vow of lifelong dedication. With his body covered only by bones and skin, he breathes deeply, again and again, steadfast on the path of liberation.