Mahadev foresees Dasharatha's misfortune. He transforms into a hunter and advises Dasharatha against hunting, being a king. However, Dasharatha ignores his advice, and kills Shravan Kumar, by mistake. Before dying, Shravan Kumar requests him to fulfill his parents' dream of visiting the Char Dham. His parents grieve about his death. Shravan Kumar's father curses Dasharatha that he will sacrifice his life after being separated from his favourite son. Shravan Kumar's parents sacrifice their live.