Sūta said: Reducing the entire host of the Asuras to ashes in crores and hundreds of crores, Mahādeva pierced Andhaka with his trident. On seeing that Andhaka was pierced and that his coat of mail of sin had been burnt, Brahmā, shouted in joy after bowing down to Īśa. On hearing that shout Devas bowed down to the lord and shouted. The sages danced. The Gaṇas rejoiced.