When Bhairava sought instruction from Shiva, the deity directed him to "worship Brahma together with his sharp-pointed swift-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 stage https://tantramantraaurvigyaan.com/