Ghuman calls Dugba and accuses her of hurting Saraswatichandra by reminding him of Saraswati's death. She taunts Dugba for failing to win Laxminandan's love in the past. Saraswatichandra seeks comfort from Dugba. Dugba refuses to help him because he was brought up by Ghuman. Vidyachatur supports Saraswatichandra. Kumud calls Saraswatichandra as a coward for not forgiving her. Saraswatichandra believes that she challenged him to come to Ratnanagiri because he wounded her pride.