In the sacred narrative, it is declared that the maintenance of this holy place is a duty not only for the Kapalikas, who are qualified, but also for others who are devoted. The site, belonging to the kings, is to be vigilantly protected, unobstructed and inviolable, by command. Here, devotees are to carry out the determined works of Shiva, guarding that which bestows inexhaustible fruits, protected by Shiva’s own servants. The divine voice assures, “I will accomplish all that is favorable to their minds.” Worship, as prescribed in the scriptures, is to be performed by humans as established. The acts resolved upon by Shiva’s servants should be carried out, pleasing to him. Various forms of worship have been established for the protection of the world, and here, countless sacrifices are to be performed by the thousands. Those who offer an unbroken lamp in Shiva’s presence, whether it be water-born, tree-born, flowers, or those growing in the underbrush and from creepers, are blessed. Shiva himself promises to go before them and directly conquer their enemies. Each of these splendid and enhanced origins grants him delight. Devotees of Shiva, being thoroughly fulfilled, will surely come to be—there is no doubt. Upon hearing these words spoken by Shambhu, the sins of the listener were dispelled. Then, a wish arises to hear more about this revered place, honored by the gods. It is acknowledged that on earth, things that grant desires are difficult to obtain for those of little merit. Shiva is praised as the Lord of Shonadri, the Lord of Arunadri, the Lord of the gods, beloved by people. He is the Lord of immortality, who does not cast away, the giver of both female and male forms. He is the Lord of eloquent feet, the auspicious one, the gracious, the Lord of musk. Shiva is the Lord connected with knowledge, beautiful with the Halahala poison, the one who holds the upraised trident while dancing, radiant, the Lord of dancers. He is the Lord of the universe, the great god, three-eyed, destroyer of Tripura. He is of youthful form, embodiment of forbearance, protector of righteousness, with the bull as his banner. He is the destroyer of Kama, enemy of Andhaka, king of the Siddhas, sky-clad. He is the consort of Shri, Shankara, the creator, lord of all knowledge, sinless. He is Aruna, of many forms, Virupaksha, of imperishable form. He is of the nature of existence, consciousness, and bliss; the soul of all; the sustainer of life. He is the giver of knowledge, the bestower of liberation, the fulfiller of devotees' desires. He is the wielder of the trident, Lord of creatures, Shambhu, self-born, Lord of the mountain, the gracious one. The ancient texts recall his other divine names as well. Shiva himself explains, “Because I am fond of circumambulation and have the form of the Śoṇa mountain, I have made this place my abode, O daughter of the mountain, without ever leaving it.” The goddess asks him to tell of the greatness of circumambulation—at what time, in what manner, and by whom it should be performed, as it was done in the past. The reply comes: “Listen, O goddess, to the greatness as instructed to me by Maheśvara.” All the gods, together with the sages, are gathered around Shiva on all sides. Whatever sins there are, even those committed in previous births, are addressed. Thousands of Aśvamedha sacrifices and tens of thousands of Vājapeya sacrifices are spoken of. Even for one who is deprived of all marks, devoid of ritual acts, and of low birth, the merit from visiting all holy places, from all sacrifices, and from all righteous acts is attainable. Thus, the story reveals the profound sanctity of this place, the greatness of worship and circumambulation, and the boundless grace of Shiva, who fulfills the desires of his devotees and dispels all sins.