Bhairava Is often shown Keeping the cranium of Brahma in his arms. Bhairava's motion totally subdued and humbled Brahma; destroying his ego and bestowing immediate enlightenment upon him. He was deeply grateful to Bhairava and, prostrating right before him, promised to operate only for the benefit of the Universe, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9TID0OKCow