Shukracharya scolds Danavs for being cheated by the Devtas. Brahamputra Sankadik Rishis come to meet Vishnu. They introduce themselves to Vishnu's guards. They obstruct their entry and so they curse them to become demons. they will be born as demons in their next three lives and must die at the hands of Vishnu each time for the curse to end. They are reborn as Harnakshya and Harnakashipu and Harnakshya kidnaps Dharti. Vishnu appears as Varha and rescues her then kills Harnakshya. Hiranakashipu decides to take revenge and orders that no one in his realm can worship Vishnu.
