Sūta said: “O Bṛhaspati, since I am remembered by you I have come here in your presence. Tell me what I have to do.” Thus, he who was summoned by Bṛhaspati spoke to him. Lord Indra too honoured the fish-emblemed god and said:—“Unite Umā happily with Śiva today whereby the bull-emblemed lord can sport with her. Take adequate steps for the same along with your wife Rati. Mahādeva, if pleased, will grant you excellent boon. He is already separated from her. On acquiring Umā the daughter of the lord of the mountain he will be delighted.” On being told thus, Kāma bowed to Indra the lord of Śacī and of Devas and decided to go to the penance grove of the lord of Devas in the company of Rati.