Nahush misbehaves with the rishis. On his insistence, the rishis carry his palanquin on their shoulders. Ashok Sundari and Indrani pray to Mahadev to stop Nahush from committing sins. Rishi Agastya curses Nahush for humiliating him. Nahush turns into a snake because of the curse. Brihaspati and Indrani apologise to Mahadev for not being able to take care of Nahush. Mahadev condemns Nahush. Ashok Sundari decides to expiate on behalf of Nahush. Rishi Agastya consoles her.