The deities pray to Lord Brahma to stop Mahadev's retaliation to Sati's death. Lord Vishnu appears near them and predicts Daksh's death. Meanwhile, Daksh challenges Mahadev in the battle field and uses his powers to defeat him, but in vain. Lord Vishnu and Brahma apologize to Mahadev and pray him to protect the universe from destruction. Lord Vishnu persuades Mahadev to bestow peace to Sati's soul by performing her cremation. Mahadev breaks into tears recalling Sati.