Lord Shiv’s Dilemma and Swarth’s Influence

Lord Narayan warns Lord Shiv about selfishness spreading across the world due to Swarth. Narad and the Devtas urge Lord Shiv to intervene, as only he can stop Swarth. Despite their pleas, Lord Shiv remains silent. Nandi begs him to act, fearing that selfishness will consume the world. Lord Narayan advises Lord Shiv to use his Trishul to kill Swarth, but Lord Shiv declares that his weapon cannot destroy Swarth. Goddess Parvati acknowledges this and suggests controlling Swarth instead.

Goddess Parvati orders Vasuki Nag to capture Swarth so she can eliminate him. Vasuki leaves Lord Shiv’s body and sets out on the mission. Meanwhile, Diti expresses concern to Shukracharya about Vasuki’s actions, but Shukracharya remains confident.

Goddess Parvati prepares to throw Swarth out of the world, but Shukracharya and Diti urge Swarth to react. Swarth manipulates Vasuki Nag by questioning why only Lord Shiv drank the poison, implying that Vasuki deserved that honor. Vasuki, influenced by Swarth’s words, releases him and takes human form, feeling wronged.

Despite Parvati’s warnings, Vasuki succumbs to Swarth’s influence and vows to spread poison across the world to prove his power. Diti celebrates this turn of events. Chandradev then worries that even the Devtas may become as selfish as humans under Swarth’s growing influence.