Mahadev narrates Hiranyakashyap and Prahalad's story to Ashok Sundari and his devotees. Later, Mahadev and Parvati explain to Ashok Sundari about Lord Vishnu's avatar as Narasimha and his role in killing Hiranyakashyap and rescuing Prahalad. Kartikey and Ashok Sundari desire to meet each other. Mahadev enlightens Ashok Sundari with the knowledge of renouncement and agni tapasya.