Lord Shiv’s Sacrifice and Shukracharya’s Determination

Lord Shiv offers Kailash and Swarglok to Shukracharya, urging him to abandon his plan, but Shukracharya refuses, fearing the loss of respect from the Asur clan. Committed to the world’s well-being, Lord Shiv decides to beg Shukracharya, despite objections from Brahmadev, Goddess Parvati, and others. As Lord Shiv is about to kneel, Shukracharya, shocked, binds him but clarifies he seeks victory, not humiliation. He then departs, leaving Lord Shiv warning of impending destruction if Shukracharya succeeds.

Lord Narayan, realizing the threat, decides to take a cunning approach, disguising himself as Shukracharya’s father, Rishi Bhrigu, to stop him. He deceives Shukracharya into performing Shivling puja, but Shukracharya soon recognizes the trick and binds Lord Narayan. Declaring that only Diti can free him, Shukracharya ensures Lord Narayan’s captivity in the forest, believing Diti will never release him.