In the sacred narrative, the devotees offer worship to Śambhu, who manifests as the divine form of Aruṇācala. They acknowledge that none but the Lord can accomplish what is impossible for embodied beings, and beseech him, “O Soul of the Universe, if you will, create another Brahmā for the creation of the worlds.” The embodiment of compassion, adorned with the crescent moon, then spoke with gentle wisdom. He affirmed that faults such as passion cannot trouble the Lord who is firmly established. He instructed, “Worship the fiery liṅga to remove all faults,” for the mere sight of Aruṇācala destroys all in an instant. This sacred mountain, Aruṇādri, is proclaimed as the destroyer of all sins for humankind. The Lord revealed, “I myself am this Aruṇādri, visible to some indeed. Here, all great sins are destroyed and the eye of knowledge is attained.” He recalled that after bathing at this holy site, even the delusion of the Lord of the world departed. He advised, “Circumambulate in silence, O Soul of the Universe, and be free from fever.” Having spoken thus, the devotee beheld Maheśa, Lord of the Universe, standing in the form of the Aruṇācala mountain. The Lord declared that he, the Creator of Aruṇagiri, is to be realized through a mind purified by discipline, restraint, and observance. Meanwhile, as the story continues, the Lord lay upon the serpent-bed, not awakening for some time. Darkness filled the universe, its features indistinct and unrecognized. The gods lamented, “How grievous is this state, which through darkness bewilders the whole world!” Even they could not perceive the complete Person of Light. Resolving in their minds, they approached Umā’s consort, the God of gods. Then, the blessed Maheśvara, a mass of radiance, became pleased. From Śambhu’s brilliance, sparks and rays arose. Awakened by the gods, the Lord of Lakṣmī finally arose, reflecting, “Because of the excess of darkness, I lay down to rest at an improper time.” He resolved to undertake the acts of creation himself. The presence of Aruṇācala removes all faults and grants all desired fruits. Contemplating the jyotirliṅga Sadāśiva within himself, he praised Īśāna, the creator and destroyer of evil. Īśāna bestowed gracious glances upon him and said, “Arise.” Hari offered salutations to the Lord of the three worlds, the bearer of the triple form. He acknowledged, “You alone are the Lord of the worlds, composed of your own portions as the gods. Having appointed me to protect the world and deluded me by your Māyā, what should I do when the burden of the world rests upon you?” Seeing Hari’s distress and remorse, Hara, Śambhu, declared, “I remain on the earth in the form of Aruṇācala. Long ago, I granted a boon here to the former Viṣṇu: this radiant, tranquil form for the protection of the worlds.” He blessed the rivers, waterfalls, and even the waters released from clouds; he granted sight to the blind and movement to the lame, bestowed all accomplishments, and freed all from disease. Having spoken thus, Śambhu disappeared, and Hari also vanished into Aruṇācala. Those who witnessed saw the mountain surrounded by gods dwelling in the forest, and the Vedas with their limbs and the Upaniṣads embodied all around, completing the vision of the sacred Aruṇācala, the heart of divine presence.