Behula strives to protect Lakshmi Chandra from Manasa. Mahadev condemns Manasa for misusing her power. On Manasa's insistence, Behula tries to persuade Chandradhar to become her devotee. However, Chandradhar refuses. Manasa becomes outraged at Chandradhar. She attacks Lakshmi Chandra by injecting poison in his body. Mahadev performs sadhana to pacify Manasa. He wishes to seek Parvati's help regarding the same. Behula vows to renounce food and water, until Lakshmi Chandra recovers.