The aged sage Angiras was approached by those who informed him of an important matter unfolding upon the mountain. Hearing their words, Angiras addressed the king of mountains with a statement of profound significance. He explained that, together with his virtuous wife Arundhati, they had arrived at the mountain’s abode. Angiras spoke of Śaṅkara, the bearer of the trident, known as Śarva, the three-eyed Lord who rides the bull. Some know him as the lord of Yama, others as Śiva, Sthāṇu, Bhava, or Hara—each name reflecting his manifold aspects. Angiras revealed that they had been sent by this great deity to the mountain’s presence. He continued, “The lord of the gods desires your daughter; you ought to give her.” He praised her beauty, lineage, and wealth, declaring that through these qualities she attains greatness, O best of mountains. He reminded the goddess that she is the mother of all, for Hara is declared their father. Angiras urged, “Let your foot, covered in sacred ashes, be placed upon the heads of your enemies. Let the bride, mother of all worlds, be given for your highest good.” As these words were spoken, joy blossomed suddenly, but sorrow soon followed, reflecting the gravity and emotion of the moment. The king of mountains was then advised to summon all the mountains to a grand assembly. He called forth the foremost mountains—Meru and others—from every direction. The mountains entered, filled with wonder, and took their places upon golden seats. Among them were Uddālaka, Vāruṇa, Varāha, and Garuḍa’s seat; Citrakūṭa, Trikūṭa, and Mandaraka mountain; Kailāsa, Mahendra, Niṣadha, and Añjana mountain. As the assembly gathered, the goddess entered and bowed respectfully to the sages present. The auspicious lady, accompanied by her son, approached, greeting all her relatives before entering the assembly. Then, a person skilled in speech addressed everyone in a clear and resonant voice: “For the sake of Maheśvara, the matter of the maiden should be made known among you. Without transgressing your wishes, I shall give her; it is proper for you to speak your consent.” All those assembled, seated in their own places, spoke in unison: “Let the daughter of the mountain be given; for us, the chosen son-in-law is agreeable.” They affirmed that, after worshipping the ancestors and gods, she should be given for this very reason. They foretold that the son-in-law would slay the lord of the Daityas, Mahiṣa, and also Tāraka. With the assembly’s blessing, the king of mountains declared, “Daughter, you are now given by me to Śarva.” The bride of Śaṅkara, filled with devotion, humbly offered her obeisance. The elders encouraged the bashful maiden with auspicious words that gladdened the heart. A blessed and most auspicious date, endowed with the qualities of a good alliance, was chosen, and the moment named Maitra was declared for the event. Angiras and Arundhati said, “We shall depart with your daughter; you should grant permission for this.” The lord of the mountain slowly dismissed the foremost sages, and they journeyed to Mount Mandara, where they again bowed to Śaṅkara. Along with their companions, the three worlds gathered to witness the bearer of clouds. Hara, together with Arundhati, performed worship according to the prescribed rite. The gods—Brahma, Vishnu, Indra, and Bhaskara—also arrived to see Hara. Upon arrival, those led by Nandi remembered and honored Hara, sitting before him in reverence.