As the tale unfolds, the sage Cyavana recounts how he recognized, like a firefly in the darkness, the incident that had transpired—he himself had been pierced nearby. There, Sukanya beheld the venerable Bhārgava, Cyavana, aged both in years and ascetic practice. Addressing the king, she was told, “O lord of the earth, what the ignorant girl did to you was out of unknowing.” The plea was made: “For the sake of a wife, please accept her; be gracious, best of the twice-born.” Cyavana, hearing these words, replied, “If this is so, I accept her and will forgive, O king.” Thus, having accepted the maiden Sukanya, the blessed sage’s anger was appeased. Sukanya, having obtained her husband, remained pure and steadfast, devoted to asceticism and to Cyavana. In time, the two divine physicians, the Ashvins, approached. They beheld Sukanya, whose limbs were graceful and whose beauty rivaled the daughter of the king of the gods. Greatly fortunate and ever devoted to her husband, Sukanya spoke to them with humility. The Ashvins laughed gently and addressed her again, saying, “O lovely one, you are neglected here, deprived of the enjoyments of youth and desire. For the sake of your husband, do not let your youth be wasted, like one with a divine womb.” Sukanya replied firmly, “I am devoted to Cyavana, the sage; do not doubt my fidelity.” Hearing their words, she went to Bhargava and recounted all that had been said. The Ashvins then instructed the princess, “Let your husband enter the lake.” At that moment, the Ashvins themselves entered the waters as well. From the lake emerged three divine forms, all young, radiant, and adorned with celestial earrings. The Ashvins said to Sukanya, “Choose any one among us, O auspicious one.” Observing them, Sukanya saw that all three stood there in identical form. Yet, by her devotion, Cyavana, her husband, regained the youth and beauty he desired. Now endowed with beauty and strength, Cyavana declared, “Therefore, out of affection, I shall make you both, O Ashvins, drinkers of Soma.” The two gods, delighted at his words, returned joyfully to heaven. Yet, because of this act, the divine physicians were reproached. Indra, the king of the gods, threatened, “I shall strike you with a thunderbolt, terrible in form and exceedingly fierce.” Recognizing the might of Vāsava, Cyavana pondered quickly. He resolved, “I shall worship the great god Mahādeva, the lord who is capable, the protector of the world, the creator and destroyer.” With these words, Cyavana journeyed to the great Kāla forest. There, with deep faith, he worshipped Shiva, the great-souled one offering his devotion. Pleased with Cyavana’s worship, Rudra granted him freedom from the thunderbolt’s threat. By the power of that liṅga, fully satisfied by Cyavana’s worship, it was declared: “Let the Ashvins become drinkers of Soma, O slayer of Bala.” Śakra, bowing his head in reverence, replied, “From now on, the Ashvins shall be drinkers of Soma, O Bhārgava. Let there be no anger in you regarding their hospitality, O possessor of austerity; this is the power of this liṅga, by which I have been subdued.” Śakra continued, “Therefore, your name shall become renowned on earth.” Thus, throughout the three worlds, the place became known as Cyavaneśvara. From that moment, all sins arising from birth are destroyed for those who visit there. Whoever beholds the deity called Cyavaneśvara, whatever desire he holds in his heart, those who gaze upon the god Cyavaneśvara with discipline, and even those who hear this auspicious, meritorious story that removes all sin—even one who is without devotion or ritual, if he beholds it by chance—are all blessed and purified.