Badi Maa sternly tells Vidyachatur that from this day forward, their responsibilities towards Saras are over, leaving Laxminandan and his son to face the consequences of their actions. Kumud, her mother, and Vidyachatur stand there, stunned. A potter arrives, calling out for Kumud, and mentions that he brought the chalk and sand she asked for before heading to the market.
Vidyachatur is about to question Kumud about the items, but Badi Maa interrupts with biting remarks, wondering how Saras, who has never touched clay in his life, will craft pots. She sarcastically asks Kumud to teach her the art of pottery but immediately states she wouldn’t want to learn from someone aiding Saras in his sins. With teary eyes, Kumud watches as Badi Maa leaves the scene.
Kumud approaches Vidyachatur, explaining her actions. She recalls her inability to tolerate Badi Maa calling Saras a killer. Vidyachatur advises her to be patient with Dugba (Badi Maa) and not to question her anger. Kumud reassures her father that she respects Dugba and never wishes to hurt her but seeks his support in her actions. Elsewhere, Saras sits under a tree, lost in thought.
He wonders why Kumud has faith in him despite having no reason to. He recalls moments where Kumud seemed to know him better than he knows himself, including when Kumari revealed that Kumud had sketched him even before their alliance was proposed. At Kumud’s home, Kumari teases Kusum about how “jijaji” (Saras) might have spent the night in the hut. Kusum reveals he slept outside without food because she wouldn’t let him in.
Kumari praises Kumud’s dedication to Saras, but Kumud brushes it off and enlists their help. As discussions arise about Saras, Badi Kaki labels him a killer, but Kumud firmly defends him. She declares that Saras is confronting his guilt and that her support is about ensuring Ilaben’s family doesn’t go hungry. Kusum notes that Dugba is the only one who can teach Saras pottery, though convincing her seems unlikely.
In Dubai, Ghuman and Laxminandan discuss their past struggles and the debts owed to Vidyachatur. Ghuman hints at leveraging Vidyachatur’s haveli to secure a loan for business purposes. Secretly, she plots to ensure the business fails, leaving Vidyachatur on the streets. Back in India, Kusum teases Kumud about Saras and her destiny with him, claiming that even Shiv Ji seems to be testing their bond.
Kumud dismisses the idea but remains determined to support Saras. She approaches Dugba to request help with teaching Saras pottery, but Dugba refuses, expressing her frustration with Kumud’s stubbornness. Kumud pleads with her, stating that she is fighting for the truth, something Dugba herself instilled in her. Eventually, Dugba agrees to help Kumud, but not Saras. Kumud, relieved, hugs her.
