There exists a circle of divine beings—ever-liberated, incomparable, and untouched by duality or disturbance. Endowed with immense power, they move together with their devoted followers and are honored by all the worlds. These exalted ones possess the ability to create and dissolve entire universes, and among themselves they share unwavering faith and mutual devotion. Their affection for one another is profound, marked by deep reverence and love, and they are ever dear to Shiva, bearing the unmistakable signs of his grace. Their natures are gentle, fierce, and sometimes a blend of both, for they embody the essence of non-duality. Though formless at their core, they are also beautiful and assume many wondrous forms. Among them shines the circle of the Goddess’s beloved friends, adorned with her marks and ever honoring the command of Shiva and Parvati. To these divine companions, one may pray for the fulfillment of heartfelt desires. Accompanied by the daughters of Rudra and many Shaktis, these beings are worshipped with devotion in the third sacred enclosure of Shambhu. And above all, the radiant Sun—manifestation of the great Lord—blazes forth, encircled by brilliant light, always honoring the will of Shiva and Parvati, and bestowing auspiciousness. This Sun, the Lord, is paradoxical: without qualities, yet mingled with and even composed solely of qualities. He remains unchanging, the original and unique one, unaffected by ordinary change. The actions of this supreme being unfold in a cosmic sequence—creation, preservation, and dissolution—divided variously into three, four, and fivefold distinctions, as the mysteries of existence demand. In the fourth enclosure of Shambhu, the Sun is worshipped with his attendants, ever devoted to Shiva, attached to him, and delighting in the worship of his feet. Honoring the command of Shiva and Parvati, the Sun bestows auspiciousness in the form of his six radiant limbs, the shining ones, and the eight foremost powers. The Sun is known by many names and forms: Āditya, Bhāskara, Bhānu, Ravi, Arka, Brahmā, Rudra, and Viṣṇu—each a facet of his brilliance. Alongside these, there are supreme powers—Uṣā, Prabhā, Prājñā, and Saṃdhyā—expansive, nourishing, and exceedingly luminous. All the planets, from Soma to Ketu, devoted to Shiva and raised up by the command of Shiva and Parvati, are invoked to grant auspiciousness. So too are the twelve Ādityas, the twelve powers, the seers, gods, Gandharvas, hosts of serpents and Apsarases, village chiefs, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Asuras—seven groups of seven each—and the celestial horses formed from seven meters. The Vālakhilyas and Dayas, all worshippers of Shiva’s feet, honoring his command, are called upon to bestow blessings. Brahmā himself is the form of the god of gods, lord of the earth-circle, endowed with sixty-four qualities, and established in the principle of intellect. He too is without qualities, yet mixed with and composed of qualities, unchanging and universal, the one before all others. His actions, aligned with the sequence of creation, preservation, and dissolution, divide the earth in threefold, fourfold, and fivefold ways. Within the fourth enclosure of Shambhu, Brahmā is worshipped with his attendants, all devoted to and delighting in Shiva. Honoring the command of Shiva and Parvati, Brahmā bestows auspiciousness through his forms—Hiraṇyagarbha, lord of the worlds, Virāṭ, Kāla, and Puruṣa. Alongside him are Sanatkumāra, Sanaka, Sanaṃda, Sanātana, and the lords of creatures beginning with Dakṣa, the sons of Brahmā, as well as the eleven with their wives, Dharma, and Saṃkalpa—all intent on devotion to Shiva. All these beings, subject to Shiva’s command, are invoked for blessings, as are the four Vedas, the authors of Itihāsa and Purāṇa, and the Dharmaśāstras. Though these scriptures may differ in meaning, they are all founded upon the nature of Shiva. Having accepted Shiva’s command, may auspiciousness be bestowed. Then comes Rudra, the great god, the most exalted form of Shambhu, lord of the fire circle, endowed with masculine power and Shiva’s pride. He is without qualities, yet composed of the three qualities—purely sattvic, also rajasic and tamasic—once absorbed in changelessness, and ever unaltered. Rudra’s actions are unique, distinct from creation and dissolution; he is the one who cut off Brahma’s head and is both progenitor and son. He is father and son, controller of Vishnu, and awakener for both, always the gracious benefactor and lord. Rudra dwells both within and outside the cosmic egg, lord of both worlds, dear to Shiva, devoted to worshipping Shiva’s feet. Placing Shiva’s command at the forefront, Rudra bestows auspiciousness; his Brahma consists of six limbs and the eight ends of knowledge. There are four distinct forms, all devoted to Shiva: Shiva, Bhava, Hara, and Mrida. Placing Shiva’s command first, they too bestow blessings. Vishnu is the supreme form of Mahesha, of Shiva himself, lord of the waters, established directly in the unmanifest. He is without qualities, yet abundant in sattva and composed of all qualities, ever attached to changelessness, and manifest in three common transformations. His actions are unique, distinct from creation and dissolution; with his right side as a limb, he rivals the self-born. Vishnu was created by the primordial Brahma and is, in turn, creator for him. He dwells within and outside the cosmic egg, lord of both worlds, destroyer of demons, wielder of the discus, and younger brother of Shakra. He has appeared in ten forms—such as through Bhrigu’s curse and other incarnations. For the sake of relieving the burden of the earth, he incarnates by his own will, of immeasurable strength and possessed of maya, by which he deludes the world. Thus, in this sacred vision, all divinities and cosmic powers are seen as ever devoted to Shiva, honoring his and Parvati’s command, and bestowing auspiciousness upon those who seek their blessings.