Nandi informs Mahadev about Garud's atrocities against the snake community. Vasuki becomes furious on learning the same. He tries to stop Garud from killing the snakes. Out of anger, Garud attacks Vasuki. On listening to Vasuki's prayer, Mahadev protects him. Mahadev becomes shocked on learning that Lord Vishnu has provoked Garud to destroy the snakes. Lord Vishnu stops Mahadev from killing Garud. For the sake of Garud and the snakes, Lord Vishnu and Mahadev decide to fight with each other.