Daksh announces about inviting Mahadev to his Mahayagya to be organized after ten days. Rishi Bhrigu assures Maharishi Atri and Anusuya to take Daksh's invitation to Mahadev personally and ensure that he joins the Mahayagya. Nandi is distressed over Mahadev becoming an ascetic and meditating in the cremation grounds. Narad Muni throws light over the reason behind Shiva choosing the life of a renounced.