Indra said: In the meantime Rudra, the source of origin of all Devas, who had granted boons to both, assumed an uncivil form and came to the place where Viṣṇu stood. Lord Parameśvara, the soul of the universe, wanted to bless both with great favour. Both of them simultaneously saw the lord resembling the fire of Death. They eulogised the terrible lord with matted hair. They bowed to the lord, the bestower of boons, standing far away out of respect. The great lord, the protector of the universe blessed Brahmā and Viṣṇu and vanished there itself.