Narad asks Nandi to inspire Parvati to follow a devotional path to seek Mahadev's love. Nandi explains to Parvati the relationship between love and devotion. Narad suggests Parvati to fast for sixteen consecutive Mondays. Mahadev informs Nandi that he will not let Parvati to love him. Instead of using fruits and flowers, Narad suggests Parvati to use bel leaves and bhasma. Parvati tries to make a shivling using mud, but in vain.