At dawn, after spending the night with Uma, Shiva rose and was honored by Himavat, the lord of the mountain. Without delay, Shiva made his way to the great Mandara mountain. After taking leave, he was accompanied by spirits, and the Eight-formed One—Shiva—settled in the midst of Mandara. There, Shiva summoned Viśvakarman, the divine architect, and instructed him: “Build me a cave.” He specified that it should be sixty-four yojanas in measure, constructed of gold, with stairs made of pure crystal and adorned with lapis lazuli. Once this splendid cave was made, Shiva, lord of the gods, performed a sacrifice marked by household rites. Thus, a great period passed for the three-eyed one, Shiva. Then, for amusement, Shiva addressed Uma as “Kālī.” But this harsh and repulsive word, once spoken, wounded her, and such a wound does not easily heal. Uma rebuked Shiva, saying that a wise person should not abandon another; that day, Shiva had acted against dharma and truth. Uma resolved, “In the same way, I will strive so that you will call me ‘Kālī.’” With Shiva’s permission, the three-born one—Brahmā—immediately ascended to heaven. Viśvakarman carefully fashioned the cave, as if it had been cut by a chisel. The most auspicious Jayantī, unconquered on the fourth day, was present. With the goddess’s permission, the virtuous ones rendered their service. Then, a tiger, armed with fangs and claws, arrived in that region. “When she is about to fall, then I will indeed seize her,” it thought. Watching intently, it fixed its gaze on Uma’s face, becoming single-minded. The goddess, Girijā, performed austerity for a hundred years, praising Brahmā, the Lord of the three worlds. Pleased, Brahmā said, “By your austerity, your sins are burned away; choose a boon as you desire, for I am the bestower of boons and will grant you supreme satisfaction.” Uma requested, “Grant me devotion to Gaṇapati, victory, and righteousness.” Brahmā encouraged her, “Choose a boon without hesitation; I will grant you a boon, O Ambikā.” She asked, “Grant me a complexion like gold. Abandoning the dark sheath, let my body be like the filaments of a lotus.” Indra then spoke to Girijā for his own purpose, saying, “This Kauśikī has arisen from your treasury, and I am also Kauśika.” Indra, the thousand-eyed one, having taken her, swiftly went to Vindhya. Honored by the gods and known by name, she became famed as Vindhyavāsinī. Indra declared, “You are the slayer of the enemies of the gods,” and then ascended to heaven. Girijā bowed to Maheśāna, Shiva, and stood respectfully. She remained for a thousand years in great delusion. During this time, the seven oceans were agitated, and the gods became fearful. They bowed to Maheśāna and asked, “Why is the world disturbed like this?” Shiva explained, “Because of that, these worlds have been overwhelmed and entered into unbearable agitation.” Shiva then said, “Come, O Śakra, let us go until that is resolved. He will surely seize Indra’s throne from the king of the gods.” Out of fear, knowledge was lost, prompted by destined actions. Shiva went to Mount Mandara and settled upon its peak.