When Bhairava sought instruction from Shiva, the deity directed him to "worship Brahma along with his sharp-pointed fast-moving sword". Bhairava decapitated the fifth head of Brahma for uttering the falsehood. Vishnu interceded on Brahma's behalf and sought mercy, and the two deities then worshipped Shiva.[13] For Conze, the ultimate period https://www.youtube.com/@Mahavidyabaglamukhi/