When you, in your distress for my sake, spoke the words, “Go, Nārada,” it was an act filled with emotion and meaning. Truly, this worldly saying is never false—one who earnestly seeks must inevitably face rejection, insult, and humiliation. For her, this disrespect from me is certain at every step. Yet, let it be known: she is not of the mongoose lineage, nor is she given to vain conduct, wickedness, or envy. It is those who lack noble lineage, who act out of vanity, that are always consumed by envy. May the blessed Sun, who shines forth in twelve forms, recognize you. The god Pūṣā, the twelve-formed illuminator, knows you well. And as for what was said about me as “Krishna,” and as “Mahakala”—these names were spoken merely for the sake of illustration, not out of hatred. Hearing this, you should forgive. There are those who consider themselves the most beautiful among all and see themselves as distinct from others. Even a non-believer is not disturbed by such matters—how much less so a true believer? O daughter of the mountain, you do not know the true self, though you think yourself wise, O Mṛḍā. Hardness and suffering arise from the elements, having been struck many times. Thus, O goddess, I have spoken to you, and in turn, you have responded with words. From serpents comes the possession of many tongues; from ashes, the absence of affection. Dwelling in the cremation ground brings fearfulness, and nakedness is not due to shame. At that time, a fierce quarrel arose, causing fear and agitation everywhere. The gods, Gandharvas, Yakshas, and Rakshasas were all afraid. Then, from the midst of the liṅga, there arose a voice—auspicious and bringing happiness to all. The lords of the gods then named him “Kalakala-īśvara.” Whoever worships the god Kalakaleshvara with devotion, O beautiful one, will be blessed by the brahmins, and discord will not arise in his household. His wife will be virtuous, attractive, and fortunate, O beloved. Those who behold the god Kalakaleshvara on the fourteenth day need not fear enemies, O daughter of the mountain. This, O Devi, is the power that destroys sin, as I have told you. By seeing him, one is freed from the sins incurred even by crossing over discarded offerings. Now, O fortunate one, I shall tell you in detail of his splendid power. Once, the divine sages, Gandharvas, Charanas, and Guhyakas were present. At that time, Indra saw the sage Nārada, who was radiant with humility and devoted to celibacy. Indra acknowledged, “You have seen all this—the three worlds: earth, atmosphere, and heaven. There is no one equal to you in this world, having spoken thus to the supreme lord. By yoga, austerity, and devotion, you have pleased him. Therefore, I wish to ask; let my resolve be revealed to me.” Having heard Indra’s words, Nārada meditated and reflected deeply. “O king of the gods,” he said, “the sacred, supreme field is remembered. Therefore, the field of Mahakala is said to be ten times greater.” Upon hearing this, the thousand-eyed Indra described it to the sage, thus revealing the greatness and sanctity of Mahakala’s power.