Without recognising Mahadev, Varundev, Agnidev and Indradev challenge him. They fail to supersede Mahadev and surrender. Mahadev rebukes them for disregarding the amrit and makes them realise its importance. Parvati enlightens the deities about Mahadev's power. Shukracharya pays his gratitude to Mahadev. Indradev apologises to Mahadev. However, Mahadev asks him to expiate for his sin. Mahadev cheers up Ashok Sundari and tells her the story of Hiranyakashyap and Bhakht Prahalad.