Rishi Dadhichi and Markandeya render Maha Mrityunjay Mantra. Markandeya enlightens Dadhichi about Mahadev's transformation into a human form and his desperation for Sati's tragedy. Nandi is tormented to see Mahadev's grief and wants to make him understand about Sati's power. Tarakasur intends to attack on deities. Devi Lakshmi awakes Lord Vishnu to protect the universe from Tarakasur's attack. However, Lord Vishnu predicts about Aadi Shakti's existence in Mahadev.