Thousand names of Śiva (Sahasranāma) - Verse 195

Sūta said: His benefit shall be that of a thousand horsesacrifices. He shall bathe Rudra with ghee, etc. by means of holy vessel or auspicious water pots, repeating the thousand names with faith. He shall thus propitiate lord Śiva. He acquires the benefit of a thousand sacrifices. He shall be worthy of being worshipped by Devas. Lord Śiva will be pleased with him.” Then the lotus-eyed lord said to lord Viṣṇu “So be it.” Both of them bowed down to the lord of Devas, the preceptor of the universe and went away.