Rishi Dadhichi and Markandeya panic as Parvati goes missing from the Ashram. On listening to Parvati's prayer, Mahadev rescues her from Tarakasur's attack. Meenavati rebukes Rishi Dadhichi and intends to go out of his Ashram for Parvati's safety. Meenavati meets with an accident. Rishi Markandeya enlightens Parvati about Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra power that bestowed him victory over his death at a very young age through Mahadev's grace. Parvati renders the mantra for Meenavati's recovery.