The religion known by the name of Pashupata was promulgated by the Lord of Uma, that lord of all creatures, viz., the cheerful Shiva, otherwise known by the name of Shreekantha, the son of Brahman.
उमापतिर्भूतपति: श्रीकण्ठो ब्रह्मणः सुतः। उक्तवानिदमव्यग्रो ज्ञानं पाशुपतं शिवः॥