Vasiṣṭha said: On seeing the three-eyed lord of the chief of the Devas, the moon-crested lord with a lordly bull as vehicle, god Śambhu, accompanied by crores of goblins, the scion of the family of Bhṛgu got up with great excitement. His eyes became dim on account of tears due to delight. He prostrated on the ground to Śarva with great devotion.