When Bhairava sought instruction from Shiva, the deity directed him to "worship Brahma along with his sharp-pointed fast-shifting 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] This post includes Indic text. https://stephen76iu7.wssblogs.com/39310320/an-unbiased-view-of-mantra