Mahadev enlightens Parvati about the asanas. Jalandhar provokes Vritrasur to fight with him. After the fight, Jalandhar praises Vritrasur's warrior skills. He asks Vritrasur to join him and appoints him as the commander of his army. The deities panic on seeing the asurs' preparation for the war. Jalandhar warns the asurs to beware of the deities' deceit. Vrinda provides medicines to Jalandhar, in spite of their disagreement. Jalandhar asks her to accompany him to the war.