Cyavana, having won his beloved wife, was blessed with the youth and beauty he had long desired. Standing radiant in his renewed form, Cyavana declared, “Now that I am endowed with beauty and youth, out of affection, I shall grant you both—the Aśvin twins—the privilege of drinking Soma.” Overjoyed at this promise, the two divine physicians, their hearts elated, ascended to the heavens. Yet, this act did not go unnoticed. The gods reproached the Aśvins for partaking in the sacred Soma, a privilege traditionally denied to them. Indra, the mighty Vāsava, threatened them with his thunderbolt, fierce and terrible in form. Recognizing the overwhelming power of Indra, Cyavana pondered deeply on the course of action. Resolute, Cyavana proclaimed, “I shall worship the great lord Mahādeva, the protector of the world, the creator and destroyer, for he alone is capable.” With these words, O goddess, Cyavana journeyed to the vast and sacred Kāla forest. There, with unwavering faith, he devoted himself to the worship of Mahādeva. Pleased by Cyavana’s devotion, Rudra granted him protection from Indra’s thunderbolt. By the power of the liṅga, fully satisfied by worship, Cyavana’s wishes were fulfilled. He prayed, “Let the Aśvins become drinkers of Soma, O slayer of Bala.” Śakra, Indra himself, bowed his head in reverence and replied, “From now on, O Bhārgava, the Aśvins shall indeed be drinkers of Soma. Let there be no anger in you regarding their hospitality, O possessor of great austerity. This is the power of the liṅga, by which even I have been subdued.” Indra then blessed Cyavana, saying, “Therefore, your name shall become renowned on earth.” From that moment, the sanctity of Cyavana’s act became known throughout the three worlds, and the place came to be called Cyavaneśvara. It was decreed that all sins arising from birth would be destroyed for those who visited this holy site. Whoever beholds the deity Cyavaneśvara with devotion, whatever desire they contemplate in their heart, and those who approach with discipline, all are blessed. Even one without devotion or ritual, if they behold Cyavaneśvara by chance, is purified. Those who worship the god with beautiful flowers, and those who hear this auspicious, sin-destroying tale, are all granted merit. O Devi, such is the power of this great liṅga, which I have described to you. By seeing Cyavaneśvara, all vows and rituals—such as charity and observances—are rendered complete. In the Tretā Yuga, O Devi, there lived a king named Bhadrāśva. Once, the illustrious sage Agastya visited his palace. The king, radiant and humble, bowed before Agastya and offered him a seat of honor. The sage’s brilliance was like the combined light of twelve suns. Each day, the royal household served him faithfully, attending to his needs with devotion. One day, as Agastya looked upon the queen, whose eyes were lovingly fixed on her husband’s face, he exclaimed with joy, “Excellent, excellent, O Lord of the universe!” On the second day too, seeing the queen’s great splendor, Agastya was moved. He pondered, “Alas, the ignorant do not know the supreme greatness of the Liṅga. Even incomplete vows become fulfilled simply by beholding it. Excellent, excellent, O Lord of the universe! Well done, Bhadrāśva, steadfast in your vows!” On the seventh day, Agastya saw the king and queen dancing together in joy. He wondered, “What is the cause of such happiness for this devotee of Brahman, dancing with his wife?” The priest, too, was bewildered, for not all could comprehend the sage’s perspective. Agastya reflected, “Even such noble kings are born by seeing him. O Brahman, we do not know your intention at this moment. In the city of Haridatta, you are indeed her husband.” Meanwhile, a certain merchant, journeying to the holy place of Mahākāla, approached the great god Maheśvara, seeking blessings. Thus, the power and glory of devotion to the liṅga, and the blessings bestowed upon those who honor the divine, continued to shine forth in the world.