Eager for blessings, the two sons approached the god, longing for the fruits of their devotion. Smiling gently, the Lord of Pārvatī spoke to them, his countenance glowing with kindness. He declared, “This entire earth, encircled by the world and the netherworld, is yours to enjoy.” As he spoke, his face shone with a serene, gentle smile. Lambodara, the son whose form resembled the crimson mountain, stood before him. Observing Lambodara’s cleverness, Triyambaka addressed Heramba, saying, “From this day forth, you are chief among all fruits.” Then, the god spoke to the assembled gods and asuras in the hall, proclaiming, “This form of mine is immovable, like the crimson mountain, due to his devotion. Whoever circumambulates this mountain, even if they feel pain in their foot, shall be blessed.” By Śambhu’s command, the circumambulation of the crimson mountain became sacred. The god instructed the two sons, “You, adorned by the pride born of me, have been guided by my words. Even if you both circumambulate Aruṇādri in secret, your effort will succeed.” Thus, the curse of the great sage—whose body had been dried by the ocean’s poison and who had been angered—was removed. O foremost of kings, you attained the state of being an animal fit for riding. And I, born from my own limb, took the form of a musk deer. Now, O righteous one, you have come here under the pretext of hunting. Because of the fault in mounting the steed, you experienced such a condition. O king, through your connection, I am released from the bondage of animal birth. Having spoken thus, the bearer of the crescent moon wished to return to his own abode. By the power of Śaṃkara, the Lord of the crimson mountain, you both were transformed. My mind whirls, fixed upon the vision I have beheld. The two radiant, moon-crested ones spoke, “Understand clearly; at your request, we will tell you the means of deliverance.” “He is the Lord who governs creation, maintenance, dissolution, and grace throughout the universe. Now, before your very eyes, the majesty of this god is revealed. Circumambulate on foot, perfumed with musk, in reverence. Whatever prosperity you possess, O Lord, offer it all. Very soon, you will attain great accomplishment.” With unwavering mind and deep faith, the king devoted himself to the Lord of Arunachala. Thus concludes the twenty-third chapter, ‘The Account of the Moon-crested Radiant Ones,’ in the Uttarardha of the Arunachala Mahatmya, within the first Maheshvara Khanda of the eighty-one-thousand-verse Skanda Mahapurana. Nandisha, the conduct of these two learned ones is remarkable and has been heard. When did the accomplished Vajrangada worship the god, and how? He chose his own dwelling at the foot of the god’s feet. Then, a great army followed the path of his vehicle. The king, an ocean of courage, was seen in this way. The king of the earth respectfully received the arriving army, offering his entire treasury and the most fruitful lands. Near Gautama’s hermitage, he established a sacred grove for austerities. Leaving his son Ratnangada in his own place, he ensured that all around the Śoṇa mountain, lakes were filled to the brim with water. All this was made possible by the radiance of Lord Aruṇanātha, the embodiment of the pillar of fire.