Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.18.7

1.18.7

After this the principal officers of Bhaganagar entertained the Raje as (their) guest. In this manner he spent a month at Bhaganagar. With the treasures and provisions of that place he led his army towards Jinji. Then he went to Sri Sailya. He bathed in the Nilganga and saw the god (of the place). The rites of the holy place were performed. The Raje was highly pleased with this sacred place, it seemed to be a second Kailas to him. He felt disposed to offer his body to the god there and to sacrifice his head. At that time Sri Bhavani took possession of his body and said, — "Thy salvation does not lie in such things. Do not commit this act. There are many duties to be performed by thy hands in the future." So saying the Sri departed. When the Raje regained consciousness the Karkuns delivered the message. Then the idea of sacrificing his head to the god was kept in abeyance.