The episode begins with Meenakshi challenging Sundar to defeat her in battle to claim the Raktkamal. Sundar, confident and ready, invites her to attack him, declaring that he will defend himself. As they engage, Meenakshi reveals that today is her father’s birthday, and she intends to present the Raktkamal as a gift once she defeats him. Sundar praises her skills but tells her to think of another gift for her father, insisting he won’t let her win because he needs the Raktkamal for a child in need. Meenakshi insists that the winner will take the Raktkamal, challenging him to attack. With a splash of water from Rudramala, she is temporarily blinded. When she opens her eyes, she sees Sundar holding the Raktkamal and shouts for him to stop, but he escapes, prompting her to chase after him.
Meanwhile, Arunasur plots to eliminate Lord Shiv before he attains Shivatva. Shukracharya advises him that only Meenakshi can locate and defeat Lord Shiv, despite her ignorance of being Goddess Parvati’s avatar. He suggests that Arunasur demand Lord Shiv as a birthday gift from Meenakshi. Arunasur then instructs his soldiers to bring Meenakshi to him.
In another scene, Lord Narayan reflects on the bond between Shiv and Shakti, stating that their hearts will find each other without effort. Narad informs Lord Narayan that Shiv and Shakti are prepared for battle, noting that Meenakshi’s behavior is unlike any previous incarnations of Adi Shakti. Lord Narayan smiles, promising that the unfolding events of Shiv Shakti’s leela will be entertaining.
Back in the Basti, Sundar reaches his destination, noticing Meenakshi in pursuit and quickly running away. He hands the Raktkamal to a child, who beams with joy and thanks him. Others watch with smiles and applause, reaffirming their belief that Sundar would keep his promise. When Meenakshi arrives and spots the child with the Raktkamal, she confronts Sundar, declaring him her enemy and threatening to kill him.
Sundar urges her to look at the child’s happiness before pursuing such a threat. Meenakshi insists she never loses and claims that she reached the Raktkamal first, asserting it belongs to her. The child stands firm, refusing to part with the flower. Threatening the Basti community, Meenakshi asserts that they will face consequences if she doesn’t receive the Raktkamal. The villagers, feeling intimidated, pressure Sundar to relinquish it to Meenakshi. In a moment of defiance, Sundar tears the Raktkamal in half, giving one piece to Meenakshi and one to the child.
Meenakshi, displeased with the incomplete gift, hands her piece to the child, who expresses gratitude. She warns Sundar that this marks the beginning of their enmity. Just then, a soldier informs her that Arunasur seeks her urgently, and Meenakshi asserts that Sundar will pay for being her enemy. Sundar retorts that only truth, embodied by Lord Shiv, will prevail. Meenakshi declares Arunasur to be the true power and leaves.
Upon returning to her palace, Meenakshi apologizes to Arunasur for not acquiring the Raktkamal. A maid offers her petals from the Raktkamal as a gift from someone else. Reflecting angrily on her loss to Sundar, Meenakshi tosses the flower plate aside. Arunasur then reveals that he desires her assistance in finding his enemy, which she eagerly accepts to learn more.
When Meenakshi inquires about his enemy, Arunasur reveals that it is Lord Shiv. This revelation resonates with her as she recalls Sundar’s remarks about Lord Shiv. With newfound determination, she claims that from this day forward, Lord Shiv is her enemy as well, promising to present him to Arunasur. Kanchanmala intervenes, pleading with Meenakshi not to pursue Lord Shiv. Although Meenakshi respects Kanchanmala’s wisdom, she remains resolute in her mission, stating that she must seek out Lord Shiv regardless of the consequences.
As Kanchanmala attempts to reason with her, asserting that Lord Shiv embodies truth and cannot be an enemy, Meenakshi stands firm, insisting on her newfound stance and departing.
The episode concludes on a tense note, setting the stage for confrontations ahead.
**Precap:** Sundar captures Meenakshi, binding her with a snake.