Hearing the name of Bhṛṅgiriṭi, that divine attendant, he was instantly transformed by the power of yoga. From that moment onward, O slender-thighed goddess, he acquired nails, teeth, bones, and a nose—features he had not possessed before. Overcome with sorrow, he turned away from you and came to me, seeking solace from his grief. It was due to your exceedingly wicked intent, O goddess, that you had acted with such cruelty. Thus addressed by you, Bhṛṅgiriṭi, steadfast in his resolve, journeyed to the sacred Puṣkara Island. There, with a purified mind, he undertook severe austerities, so intense that their heat scorched the very world. Witnessing this, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śakra, accompanied by the other gods, approached me. In their presence, I recounted to them all that had transpired. Because of your state, O goddess, even the three worlds became as if unconscious, plunged into a deep stupor. Then, O son, I said, “Let Parvati be entreated; she will grant you a boon.” Thus urged, you were implored, O great goddess. You replied, “Son, go forth at my command. You shall again reach Kailāsa, attended by Siddhas and Gandharvas, where the very sight of that holy place brings auspicious understanding. Even those who are ungrateful, atheists, cruel, or betrayers of trust—by merely seeing that liṅga, they too become enjoyers of heaven.” Meanwhile, Keśihā, having taken up a fierce resolve, slew Kaṃsa. He then went to the great Kāla forest and worshipped Maheśvara with deep devotion. Inspired by your words, Bhṛṅgiriṭi himself began to worship the Lord with severe austerities. At that time, O goddess, you emerged from the midst of the liṅga, adorned with half a braid bound by the king of serpents. One half of your form gleamed with a garland of leaves and vines, crowned by the crescent moon. Bhṛṅgiriṭi beheld this wondrous sight and was filled with amazement, for Umā and Śaṃkara stood before him as one eternal body. As he reflected on this marvel, he bowed in deep devotion before you, Parvati, and spoke: “O Mother, O Great Goddess, if you are pleased with me, let this deity be renowned as Akrureśvara. You are the embodiment of all virtue, the refuge of the righteous. Establish here the most sacred place, one that destroys even the gravest sins, such as brahminicide.” You replied sweetly, “So be it.” You assured him, “O son of golden radiance, nothing is difficult for me to do for you. Even those steeped in wickedness may, by association, perceive this sanctity. All who worship with devotion the name and the liṅga of this deity, and those who, after bathing, perform proper worship, shall obtain long life, health, prosperity, and whatever their hearts desire. Whoever bathes in the Mandākinī pool and worships Akrureśvara, the Lord, shall ascend to heaven in a divine chariot for four cycles of ages.” Thus blessed, Bhṛṅgiriṭi, your devoted attendant, came into my presence. O goddess, I have described to you the power of his penance, which destroys all sins. By merely beholding him, supreme blessedness is attained. At your request, O wide-eyed goddess, I have spoken in the beautiful cave of Mandara about the excellence of the Mahākāla forest. There, accompanied by sages, the wise one shines like the radiant sun. Hearing your words, I was moved by your will. And then, remembering the heroic child, my breasts with nipples appeared at once.