In the ancient times, the mighty Sudarshana discus was described as having twelve spokes and six naves, moving swiftly in pairs. For the protection of the virtuous, the six seasons were established alongside it, as guardians of righteousness. Within this sacred realm, Indra and Agni, together with all the Visvedevas and Prajapatis, were present, their divine influence felt throughout. The months, beginning with Caitra and ending with Phalguna, also found their place there, marking the passage of time. This unfailing Sudarshana, revered by the king of immortals, was held by me—placed within my eye through the power of austerity. Yet, I wondered, “O Shambhu, how shall I know whether it is truly unfailing or if it may fail?” To resolve this doubt, I offered, “For the sake of your inquiry, I will cast it here; accept it, O sir.” Shambhu replied, “If so, then cast it with a mind free from doubt.” Desiring to know, I released the energy swiftly towards Shankara. By its power, the Lord of all, the Lord of sacrifice, and the performer of sacrifice were transformed into three distinct forms. Overcome with shame, my body became devoted to prostration, bowing in humility. Though I was cut, my essential nature remained undestroyed; it could neither be severed nor burned. The virtuous deeds I had performed would surely bear fruit, without doubt. Of the three forms, the third was Virupaksha; these three bestow merit upon men. When Shri Damni is slain by Vishnu, the gods will rejoice. Ascending to the summit of the divine mountain, I beheld Shri Damna. With great speed, I released the discus, repeatedly declaring, “He is slain.” Damna’s head was severed, and he fell from the mountain like a peak struck by a thunderbolt. Having obtained the excellent discus, the great weapon, the god returned to his abode in the ocean. “If you worship him, O virtuous one,” it was said, “you will obtain food with milk.” Thus, after worshipping Virupaksha, he received food in the form of milk. The great asura then approached that supreme holy place, seeking great merit. After worshipping Suvarṇākṣa, he journeyed to Naimisha, passing through Tomtī, Kāñcanākṣī, and Gurudāyā. He honored the sages dwelling in the Naimisha forest and traveled to Gayā to see the Lord of Cows, where he performed the meritorious offering of piṇḍa for his ancestors. Having worshipped Gadāpāṇi and Gopati Shankara, he bathed in the waters of the great river and went to Sarayū. Fasting for one night, he proceeded to the city of Virajā. For the sake of seeing, the illustrious one traveled to Ajita, the Supreme Person, where he stayed for six nights before heading to southern Mahendra. After seeing, worshipping, and honoring his ancestors, he went to northern Mahendra. There, he bathed at the sacred Soma-tīrtha, then approached the Sahya mountain, having seen the excellent god Shambhu, Gopāla, and the drinker of Soma. Having worshipped the gods and ancestors, he journeyed to the Pāriyātra mountain. Upon reaching the region of Kaśeru, he saw Viśvarūpa, who then revealed himself as the knower of yoga. Prahāda continued his pilgrimage to the fragrant mountain Malaya. Then, the yogic soul traveled to the Vindhya mountain to see Sadashiva. After fasting for three nights, he proceeded to the city of Avanti, ever seeking merit and the favor of the divine.