Those who worship the god Cyavaneshvara with a variety of beautiful flowers, O Devi, receive his divine power that destroys sin, as has been described to you. Merely by beholding him, all vows and rituals—such as charity and observances—become complete. In the Tretā Yuga, O Devi, there lived a king named Bhadrāśva. One day, the noble sage Agastya arrived at his house. The king respectfully bowed his head and invited the sage to be seated. Agastya’s radiance was so brilliant, it seemed as though twelve suns shone together. Every day, the king and his household served the sage with devotion, like humble attendants. The queen, whose gaze was fixed upon Agastya’s face, drew his joyful praise: “Excellent, excellent, O Lord of the universe!” On the second day, Agastya again beheld the queen, radiant in her splendor, and spoke words of admiration. He lamented, “Alas, the ignorant do not know the supreme greatness of the Liṅga. Incomplete vows are fulfilled simply by seeing it.” Agastya addressed Bhadrāśva, saying, “Excellent, excellent, O Lord of the universe! Well done, Bhadrāśva, steadfast in vows!” On the seventh day, Agastya witnessed the king and his wife dancing together. He pondered the cause of joy for this devotee of Brahman, accompanied by dance, and remarked, “Alas, the priest is bewildered—those who do not know my view. Even such kings are born by seeing him.” He continued, “O Brahman, we do not know your intention at this moment. In the city of Haridatta, you are indeed her husband. That merchant, having gone to Mahākāla, approached the god Maheśvara. After worshipping, as long as he was at home, you both served as guardians. By that merit, your birth occurred in the house of Priyavrata. Through association with another, excellent beings were born. Because of the greatness of that god, they performed various sacrifices for the unborn.” Agastya concluded, “Therefore, O king, I have spoken to you the ancient account.” Hearing the words of the great-souled Kumbhayoni, Bhadrāśva departed with the sage and his retinue. He once again beheld the liṅga described by Agastya, with faith in his heart. Then the god, radiant as the sun, was pleased and spoke to the king: “Lineage, power, prosperity, long life, and freedom from disease.” Thus addressed by the lord of gods, Bhadrāśva returned to his own domain. The deeds of many births and the collection of partial vows are fulfilled here. For this reason, the god Khaṇḍeśvara is renowned throughout the three worlds. Partial vows are quickly completed; all attain fulfillment by seeing Śrī Khaṇḍeśvara. By seeing the god Khaṇḍeśvara, one is freed from obstacles caused by sin and attains the state of having accomplished one’s purpose. When the god Khaṇḍeśvara is worshipped, all the gods—including Indra—are worshipped as well. Those who worship Lord Khaṇḍeśvara with faith, O beloved, using incense, lamps, salutations, recitations, and hymns, become long-lived, virtuous, and pure-bodied. By the grace of Khaṇḍeśvara, they are born thus—there is no doubt. Among those blessed are Vishnu, Brahma, Indra, Kubera, Agni, and others.