Gautama convinces Ahilya to make things happy between Malharrao and Khanderao.
Dwarkabai discusses with Dhanaji and Gunoji to help Parikshit prepare for test and get him on their side or under their influence.
Parikshit talks to Khanderao who's playing Mridangam. Parikshit emotionally blackmails him to participate in the celebration or he'll leave.
Ahilya thanks him for convincing Khanderao.
Gunoji brainwashes Malharrao about Khanderao's immaturity.
Ahilya comes to inform that Khanderao is ready to participate in the celebration. Malharrao gets happy hearing that.
Ahilya overheard their conversation and tells Gunoji she didn't expect this from him.
Two hooded figures borrow two horses from the stables.
Gunoji tries to defend himself. Ahilya tells him not to do it again, it doesn't suit him. Gunoji gets angry.