The Purana Index v2.c7.s5.1670

v2.c7.s5.1670

Deputed by the sages to find out the greatest of the Gods, went to his father’s court without invoking him in praise, Brahmā grew angry but restrained his anger Then he went to Siva, who embraced him Bhrgu told him that he did not like his behaviour when Siva grew angry and started to attack him with his trident He was stopped by Pārvatī’s intervention Next he called on Hari and kicked him while sleeping, on His chest Hari coolly bore it, bowed to him and said that only then he became purified and united with Laksmi Bhrgu wondered at his patience and concluded that he was the greatest of all the gods ⁴ Wondered at Mārkandeya’s vrata, took part in crowning Vena to avoid the evils of anarchy, did not find fault with Hara violating dharma ⁵ Officiated at Visvasrja yajna when he ⁷ cursed the followers of Siva to become Pākhandis, created Rbhus to put down the Pramathas and others who disturbed Daksa's sacrifice, was bound by Maniman and the beard cut off It was Śiva's wish that the beard of a sheep be substituted for his original one 6