Jagadamba defends Mathur when Padma talks ill of him. Jagadamba tells Mathur to not meddle in her family's matter for her sake. Mathur assures Jagadamba that he won't be present in the trial session against Rani. The next day, Tarkalankar and other Brahmins arrive at the Marh house. Tarkalankar condemns Rani's decision of providing an inn to the widows. When Ishwar supports Rani, Tarkalankar chides him. Tarkalankar demands Kusum to accept the penalty in order to live in society.