Nahush and his parents meet Ashok Sundari. Ayu promises Ashok Sundari that Nahush will marry her when he will become eligible for marriage. Ganesha informs Ashok Sundari that he has come to take her to Kailash. Mahadev tests his devotees, Aahuk and Aahuka, in disguise of a saint. Though being bitten by a snake, Aahuk does not call for help so that his guest can sleep without disturbance. Mahadev becomes impressed, and gives them a boon that they will take birth as King Nal and Queen Damayanti.