The deities and Mahadev become worried on seeing Ravana's attack on the rishis. Ravana provokes the asuras to kill the rishis, to take revenge against his insult in Sita's Swayamvar. Lord Brahma wants to perform a yagya for rescuing the rishis, and seeks Mahadev's support. Mahadev and Parvati motivate him for making his yagya successful. Urmila pays her gratitude to Lord Rama on behalf of Sita. Lord Rama becomes impressed with her gesture and thanks her. Ravana vows to ruin Lord Brahma's yagya.