O Devi, those who have accumulated merit through virtuous deeds ultimately attain the highest, supreme state. The sight of this sacred linga destroys sin, and when it is worshipped on the fourteenth day, the deity removes all impurities. Even those who worship only occasionally, O beautiful-faced one, are blessed with unrivaled prosperity, virtue, long life, and freedom from disease. They also gain freedom from rivals and fulfill whatever desires they may hold. O beloved, those Gaṇeśas who are devoted to me become free from sin; when they depart from their bodies, they behold my cherished abode. Thus, O goddess, I have described to you this power that destroys sin. It removes all impurities and bestows the rewards of heaven and liberation. O goddess, when you arrived at the supreme mountain Kailāsa, we, along with our beloved companions and retinues, were invited to the sacrifice. O wide-eyed one, do you remember this, or has your father forgotten? When those words were spoken, you did not feel slighted at that time. Yet, distressed by grief, they went to the Lord of creatures. Dakṣa, hearing those harsh words, remained silent. O goddess, when I saw you lying on the ground, having met your end, the fierce Gaṇas, hundreds and thousands strong, surged forth, unleashing showers of arrows and terrifying roars. All the hosts of gods, including the Vasus and Sun gods, assembled and went out to battle, releasing sharp arrows in torrents like rain. Among them was a powerful Gaṇa named Vīrabhadra. Struck by a blow, he lost consciousness and sat down. Suddenly, the lord of elephants was struck down by him and let out terrifying roars. Defeated by Vīrabhadra, the gods turned away. Then Viṣṇu, filled with anger, gazed at the celestial abodes. In that moment, Viṣṇu's Sudarśana discus sped forth with great force. When that unfailing discus, the slayer of demons, was seized, Viṣṇu himself was grasped by the feet and hurled forcefully to the ground at a great distance. Blood mixed with phlegm issued from his mouth, but though struck with the mace, he did not die. All the Pramathas were overpowered by Viṣṇu's strength and might. Seeing me holding the trident, Viṣṇu vanished, terrified and seized by fear, becoming invisible. O goddess, it was then that I stationed my host at the gate of heaven. By my command, a careful blockade of the gate was established. The gods were expelled and conquered from heaven. With the gate blocked, Indra and the others were overwhelmed with fear. In their presence, everything concerning the blockade of heaven's gate was explained. Entry became difficult; they wondered how they could reach such a heavenly realm. "O Grandsire, without heaven, we find no joy," they lamented. Hearing their words, Brahmā spoke: "He is to be praised, worshipped, and saluted—the maker of creation and destruction, the protector, the creator, the capable one, and our supreme refuge. Therefore, with all effort, seek refuge in Śiva. Together with the gods, O Indra, quickly go by my command.