Brahmā said: On hearing the worths of Brahmā lord Śiva was delighted on account of the weighty relevancy of the question. He looked at him as if he would drink him through his eyes. Facing him, he then described the method of worship of the Liṅga. It was after worshipping the Liṅga in accordance with the instructions that you (Brahmā), Viṣṇu and Indra, the best of Devas and the sages, had attained their respective status. O lord, hence they continue to worship me further. There cannot be steadiness[30] in piety without the worship of the Liṅga; hence lord Viṣṇu worships me perpetually with due devotion and faith.