Even the smallest among beings, when touched by compassion, becomes a vessel for greatness. With this understanding, the devotees approached the Lord with humility, their hearts filled with reverence. Bowing again and again, they pleaded, “O Lord, O great god, be gracious, surpassing all the worlds.” Moved by their devotion, Viṣṇu spoke, his voice deep as a newly formed cloud. He proclaimed, “Victory to you, Lord of the three worlds! Victory to you, O master who bears the Gaṅgā! O Śambhu, your boundless and sincere compassion ever increases. You preserve all knowledge and bestow abundant prosperity upon all. Even with hundreds of forms or with new hymns, none can fully praise even a single aspect of you. You alone can truly know yourself—or perhaps, by your grace, another may come to know you. Are not the gods themselves born from a portion of you? Just as the divisions of fire arise from the conjunction of place, time, and action, so do the divine manifestations arise from you. O compassionate Lord, O Śaṃkara, show us your form.” As they bowed with faith and devotion, the Lord responded. From the pillar of light, the Lord appeared, adorned with the crescent moon upon his head. In his hands, he held a battle-axe and a young deer, bestowing fearlessness and repose. He declared, “I am pleased with your devotion, as you both have united your minds in me. For the fulfillment of your wishes, I have manifested myself here.” Hearing these words, the devotees were delighted and joined their palms in reverence. They spoke, “With mantras, I, though childlike, am the creator of the three worlds. I bow to this form, the eternal Lord, the bestower of boons. The expanse of the sky is being filled by your radiance. The Siddhas, Charanas, Gandharvas, gods, and supreme sages, along with the entire earth, are scorched by your energy.” The Lord then gathered his brilliance under the name of Aruna Mountain. This radiant form became known as Aruna Mountain. All worlds, together with the Siddhas and supreme sages, serve him there. Divine groves arose, filled with celestial trees like the Kalpaka and others. All groups of divine herbs and animal species, such as lions, were joined by a movement undivided by the two paths. The air was filled with the sounds of divine drums and conches, and showers of flowers rained down. Immortality, perfection, mastery of essences, and bliss were granted. Lordship, control, good fortune, and even the deception of time were bestowed. By granting all limbs and destroying all diseases, Shiva, lord of Aruna Mountain, gave boons to all. With devotion, the plea continued: “Be gracious, O Lord of Shona Mountain, full of compassion. Whenever I take refuge in you, skilled in protecting the world, your great and wondrous form cannot be worshipped by those with little merit.” The devotees honored the Lord with circumambulations, salutations, dances, songs, and worship. They observed fasting, vows, sacrificial sessions, offerings, and worship. They also established gardens, pavilions, and wells, purified according to prescribed rites, all in honor of the Lord’s sacred presence.