Kartikey expresses his helplessness to Mahadev. Mahadev admires him for performing his duties rightly. Guru Brihaspati warns Indradev not to conspire against Kartikey. Ashok Sundari becomes emotional while departing from Kartikey. Vajrang becomes furious at Bali for not rescuing the demons. Bali scolds him for conspiring against the deities and warns him not to challenge Mahadev. Upmanyu prays to Mahadev in his Sadhana. He succeeds in Mahadev's test. Mahadev and Parvati bless him.