The Purana Index v2.c7.s2.346

v2.c7.s2.346

Dāruvanam—on the Himālayan crests, the abode of sages in Krtayuga engaged in severe austerities, Siva appeared before them naked and sometimes wept and sometimes danced, the womenfolk were enchanted by him, the angry sages cursed him to become an ass and attempted to cut off his lingam, the Lord disappeared, finding the world beset with difficulties and dangers the sages appealed to Brahmā and learnt that it was due to Śiva, hence they made images of Linga and offered worship for a year, the Lord appeared before them, and was praised by all,¹ the sages were treated by Śiva on Bhasmasnānavidhi ²