When Bhairava sought instruction from Shiva, the deity directed him to "worship Brahma along with his sharp-pointed brief-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.[thirteen] For Conze, the ultimate section https://trishakti-sadhna72694.luwebs.com/40139893/the-definitive-guide-to-bhairav