When Bhairava sought instruction from Shiva, the deity directed him to "worship Brahma along with his sharp-pointed quick-going 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 stage https://www.facebook.com/share/1J6iVuTuXb/