O wide-eyed Goddess, you once instructed your son, “Go forth by my command.” You assured him that, in time, he would again reach the sacred realm of Kailāsa, attended by Siddhas and Gandharvas, where simply beholding its splendor bestows auspicious understanding. Even those who are ungrateful, atheists, cruel, or betrayers of trust—even they, upon seeing that liṅga, become enjoyers of heaven. Having made a cruel resolve, Keśihā slew Kaṃsa and journeyed to the great Kāla forest, where he sought to satisfy Maheśvara. Inspired by your words, the attendant Bhṛṅgiriṭi undertook severe austerities, worshipping the god with deep devotion. Meanwhile, O Goddess, you arose from the midst of the liṅga, adorned with half a braid bound by the king of serpents. Half your form shone with a garland of leaves and vines, and the crescent moon. Bhṛṅgiriṭi, witnessing this great wonder, was amazed. He saw that Umā and Śaṃkara were indeed one eternal body. Bowing in devotion before Parvati, he reflected and then addressed you, saying, “O Mother, O Great Goddess, if you are pleased with me, let this deity be renowned as Akrureshvara. You are the embodiment of all virtue, the refuge of those who practice righteousness. Establish here the most sacred place, a destroyer of sins such as brahminicide.” With sweet words, you replied, “So be it.” You assured him, “O son of golden radiance, nothing is difficult for me to do for you; even those devoted to wickedness may, by association, perceive this.” You declared that those who worship with devotion the name and liṅga of this deity, and whoever, having bathed, performs proper worship, will obtain long life, health, prosperity, and whatever desired object. Whoever bathes in the Mandakini pool and worships Akrureshvara, the Lord, will ascend a divine aerial chariot for four cycles of ages. Thus addressed, Bhṛṅgiriṭi came into your presence. O Goddess, this power of his, the destroyer of sins, has been described to you. By merely beholding him, supreme blessedness is attained. At your request, O Goddess, in the beautiful cave of Mandara, I have spoken of the excellent Mahakala forest. Accompanied by sages, the wise one shines like the radiant sun. Hearing your words, I was impelled by you. At once, remembering the heroic child, my breasts with nipples appeared. Knowing my thoughts, he came to my side, and together with various kinds of attendants, he set out immediately and swiftly. I was tightly embraced by his arms adorned with clanging bangles. At that time, O wide-eyed one, the bull was drawn by me along with the attendants. Now, O Lord, I am weary, frightened by this speed. For a moment, I will go on foot; this great mountain is difficult to cross. For a moment, resting my lovely hips, I took shelter at the foot of the mountain. Let us seek out the path where your comfort lies; I have appointed a servant, obedient to your command. Having spoken thus, O Goddess, she stationed the guardian of the attendants. Then, looking around, the great mountain appeared exceedingly beautiful.