Heeding Nandi's advice, Dashanan apologises to Mahadev. Mahadev forgives him. Dashanan becomes happy on seeing Mahadev and Parvati in front of him. Mahadev enlightens him about a true devotee. He becomes impressed by his devotion towards him, and blesses him to be known as Ravana. Mahadev gives him a weapon, Chandrahas, and advises him not to misuse it. Lord Vishnu enlightens Devi Laxmi on Mahadev's journey to Kashi.