Surveying all the directions, the Lord did not see Kāma, the god of love, anywhere. The imperishable Nārāyaṇa, Lord of the universe, beheld the one who had been burned by Śaṅkara. Having suffered the fiery wrath of Śaṅkara, Kāma attained the state of being bodiless. But why was Kāma burned in the first place? This question naturally arises and deserves explanation. After destroying Dakṣa’s sacrifice, the three-eyed Lord wandered restlessly. In his madness, he struck the one without a wife with his weapon. Driven by this frenzy, he wandered through forests and lakes, finding no peace, much like an elephant pierced by arrows. When Śaṅkara immersed himself in the waters, those waters were burned and turned black. That sacred river flowed across the earth, resembling a lock of hair. Amid the lovely sandbanks, ponds, and lotuses, Maheśvara wandered as he wished, yet still found no peace. For a moment, he meditated on the slender-limbed, charming daughter of Dakṣa. Even in his sleep, seeing her, he spoke: "O innocent one, separated from you, I am burned by the fire of love. You ought to speak to one who bows at your feet in reverence. Though you are always embraced, why do you not speak? Especially to your husband, O girl, are you not exceedingly unkind? Without you, I could not live; what you have done is untrue. Otherwise, this pain will not be destroyed; I swear to you truly, beloved." Again and again, he cried out in the forest, his voice released in longing. He bent his bow swiftly and pierced it again with the arrow named Suffering. Tormenting the entire world, he kept roaring, driving all away. Greatly agitated by the arrows of desire, he wandered further, expanding in all directions. He addressed his brother, saying, "Whatever words you speak today, do that; you are of immeasurable prowess. Command me, O Shambhu of boundless strength; I am your servant, full of devotion, O Lord. Struck by the arrows of wild passion, I find neither steadiness, nor pleasure, nor happiness. No other man can endure this except you; therefore, accept it." Then the Trident-bearer was quickly satisfied and, pleased, spoke: "Therefore, as a boon for your worship, I will grant you something that will cause laughter in the world. Whether old man, child, youth, or woman, all will be seized by that madness. Before you, those attached to laughter and speech will become devoted; those united with yoga will also be yours. By my grace, you will become the most worshipped among men as the bestower of boons." To the north of Kālanjara lies a most holy land, situated to the south of the Himalaya. When Kāma departed for that place, the three-eyed Lord also went to Mount Vindhya. Seeing him ready to strike, Hara spoke forth. He entered the place where sages, together with their wives, were assembled. The Blessed Lord addressed them: "Grant me alms." At that time, Nārada wandered through all the hermitages, and everywhere those of weak spirit became agitated.