Desiring to quench his thirst, it was he alone who caused a rain of embers to fall, O Lord. When questioned, that valiant hero explained, “This was done because the monkey’s liṅga lacked a pedestal.” He further revealed, “O twice-born, I acted thus to discern the mind of the monkey.” Having spoken these words, the compassionate Lord of gods resumed his previous course of action. Then, the Soul of the universe brought forth Vīrabhadra and addressed him, assuring him, “Your great fame will endure in the world forever.” Pleased at heart, the Lord offered betel to Vīrabhadra. When the worship concluded, Hanumān, filled with joy, beheld the Lord and said, “Let the vīṇā be given to me.” The lord of monkeys then addressed the Gandharva, “I too desire the vīṇā, O Gandharva.” In response, Hanumān struck the Gandharva down to the ground with a mighty blow of his fist. The foremost among monkeys, Hanumān, then approached Shiva, singing as he came. He worshipped the feet of the god with pure flowers of the bṛhatī plant. Indeed, even Shankara surpasses demons, gods, and kings—in leaping ability, mastery of the scriptures, and supreme strength. O best of Brahmins, Hanumān appeared before me, radiant with joy. With a gracious and youthful form, a portion of Shiva himself, he honored all the gods. By the grace of the great Lord, I too recognize him as the one who bears the crescent moon upon his head. In intellect, justice, and courage, truly, there is no other like him anywhere. O Brahmin, whether you choose to read or listen, go as you please. Accepting these words and bowing in reverence, he departed as he had come. What more could you wish to hear, when this very essence brings both happiness and liberation? Yet, since you have asked again, I shall now tell you all. Having heard the great and holy story, he spoke further. The sacred deeds of Shiva and Hanumān have now been narrated. Tell me, O highly fortunate one—what else should be asked, O best of the wise? Those whom Brahma and the others worship, who are skilled in the work of creation—afterward, the land of the cowherd women, Vallabha, and Agnisundarī. Here, Nārada is the sage of this hymn, Chandas is the meter, and Gāyatrī is again the deity. Svāhā is the power, and the injunction is for the fulfillment of the four aims of life. In the secret place, the best among practitioners should place the seed and the power at the feet. Having established the five limbs, one should perform the installation of the principles. Sequentially, he should place the ultimate principles, beginning with the living soul: sound, touch, form, taste, and smell; hearing and skin likewise; anus, genitals, and then ether, air, fire, water, and earth. On the head, mouth, heart, secret place, and feet, he should place the elements, starting with sound. Likewise, he should place the sense organs, beginning with speech, in their respective locations. The lotus of the heart, the discs of the sun and moon, in proper order, should be placed. He should install the eight elements in the heart, along with the syllables of the eye, foot, and others. Finally, the presences of Vāsudeva, Saṃkarṣaṇa, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha are to be invoked.