Kartikey finds it difficult to return to Kailash. Mahadev sympathises with him. Indradev and Brihaspati persuade Agni Dev to stop the destruction, and ask him to regard Mahadev. Nevertheless, Agni Dev ignores their advice. On Mahadev's motivation, Narad visits Dwarka, to meet Krishna. Krishna and Narad become elated on meeting each other. Aniruddha shows his hatred for the asuras. He learns about Usha's fascination for him. Agni Dev intends to ruin the yagya of the rishis.