The episode opens with Madanasur declaring that no one can defy his commands—that’s where his true strength lies. He orders Devi Parvati to stop chanting “Om Namah Shivaya,” and to her shock, she finds herself unable to continue the chant. Obeying Madanasur’s command, she throws sacred water pots into the river. From a distance, Diti watches and remarks that Madanasur’s power is indeed extraordinary. Shukracharya agrees, saying he had already predicted that Madanasur would win the battle without even using weapons.
Elsewhere, Devraj Indra tells Lord Narayan that Devi Parvati is following Madanasur’s orders. Lord Narayan explains that this is exactly why Madanasur felt so confident—he knew he could win by manipulating rather than fighting. Devraj Indra worries and asks if this means Devi Parvati’s journey to install the Jyotirlingas will come to an end now.
Madanasur then commands Devi Parvati to keep running. Helpless, she begins running without wanting to. Lord Shiva, deeply pained, cries out “Shakti!” and the Mahakaal theme plays. Madanasur laughs again and orders Lord Shiva’s reflection to also run, but in the opposite direction from Devi Parvati. Bound by Madanasur’s power, Shiva’s reflection begins to run as commanded.
The Asurs rejoice at this sight. Diti tells Shukracharya this is their biggest victory—both Shiva and Parvati are now forced apart, and she believes Shiva will remain trapped in the Jyotirlingas forever. She laughs, celebrating the separation of Shiv and Shakti. Shukracharya agrees, saying the divine couple has truly been separated.
People witness Devi Parvati running away from the Vaidyanath temple and are confused, wondering what has happened to her. Meanwhile, Devi Parvati herself is baffled—she wonders what kind of power Madanasur holds that makes her unable to resist his orders. Devotees see Lord Shiva’s reflection running with tears in his eyes, and they are heartbroken.
Madanasur boasts that he has succeeded in breaking the bond of Shiv and Shakti.
Watching all this unfold, Lord Shiva turns to Lord Narayan and begs him to stop both his reflection and Devi Parvati. Lord Narayan says it seems impossible, but because Shiva requested it, he will try. Using his divine power, he creates a magical barrier in front of Devi Parvati. However, she uses her strength to break right through it and continues running. He tries again with Lord Shiva’s reflection, but the same thing happens—the barrier is shattered, and the reflection keeps running.
Devraj Indra urges Lord Narayan to try harder to stop them, while Diti taunts that his efforts are useless. Shukracharya adds that it’s now the Asurs’ time to watch the Devtas feel powerless.
Lord Narayan then tries to bind Devi Parvati with his powers, but she breaks free and continues running. She reaches the edge of a cliff and begins ascending into the sky, eventually entering the cosmic universe.
Lord Shiva, filled with emotion, declares that Shiv and Shakti’s bond can never be broken and that their love will never end. He calls out to Devi Parvati. She hears his voice and wants to respond, but something forces her to keep moving forward.
Back with the Asurs, Shukracharya praises Madanasur for pulling off this massive victory. Diti also applauds him, and the Asurs begin celebrating. But Lord Narayan warns that this battle isn’t over yet. He explains that if Shiv and Shakti truly get separated, the entire universe will suffer. As he speaks, the universe begins to react violently.
