Anirudh instructs the driver to take him to the temple. The driver, understanding his concern, shares his own experience—how he had prayed for his wife’s safe delivery, and she was fine. He assures Anirudh that his wife will also recover. Anirudh, filled with worry, says he just wants her to survive. The driver advises him to keep his wife close once she recovers. Anirudh promises that he will never let her go or hurt her again. The driver curiously asks if they had a fight. He shares how he always gives in during arguments with his wife because he fears losing her—she is too precious.
Anirudh admits that his wife is also a good person. The driver tells him that love has the power to heal, but Anirudh regretfully says he never told his wife that he loves her. He realizes he has wronged her, despite her kindness. As they reach the temple, Anirudh thanks the driver and rushes to buy puja items. However, the shopkeeper informs him that the temple is closing. Undeterred, Anirudh hurries to perform the puja, but the pandit tells him to return at 4 PM.
Anirudh pleads, explaining that a family member is fighting for life in the hospital, but the pandit remains firm, stating it is time for the Devtas to rest. Meanwhile, Vinayak suggests they should verify Anirudh’s whereabouts. Shrishti informs him that she has already asked Guruji to find out. Arshi, troubled, expresses that Anirudh’s attention is entirely on Jhanak and that he no longer loves her. Vinayak disagrees, insisting that Anirudh is only helping Jhanak.
He reminds Arshi that things changed when she went to Kashmir. She had insulted Urvashi and Jhanak, preventing Anirudh from helping Jhanak when she needed it the most. This, he says, led to Anirudh being compelled to marry Jhanak. He praises Anirudh for doing the right thing—something that Vinayak himself failed to do 24 years ago. Back at the temple, Anirudh insists on performing the puja, but the pandit scolds him for disrespecting temple traditions. The driver, sensing Anirudh’s desperation, tries to convince the pandit to allow it.
However, the pandit refuses, saying the puja cannot proceed until the senior pandit arrives. Anirudh stands firm, arguing that true devotion does not rely on rituals. The pandit asks for whom he is praying. Anirudh, with deep conviction, replies that it is not for a child, but for the person on whom his life and death depend—his wife. He silently affirms that their relationship is not just defined by papers—Jhanak is his wife in every sense.
The pandit finally relents, touched by Anirudh’s sincerity. He instructs Anirudh to wait until 4 PM, but Anirudh, in tears, begs him to understand that Jhanak may not survive even for the next five minutes. Seeing his pain, the pandit agrees to let him perform the puja. He gives him a blessed flower, instructing him to place it on Jhanak’s forehead. Anirudh prays fervently for her life.
Back at home, Arshi questions Vinayak about his cryptic statement—what exactly did he fail to do 24 years ago? He tells her to ask her mother. Shrishti dismisses it, suggesting that maybe Vinayak had wished to become like Anirudh. Vinayak, however, implies that she knows the real story. Arshi shifts the conversation back to Anirudh. She asks if Vinayak believes Anirudh was right to go to Jhanak.
Vinayak says Anirudh should have at least informed her. Arshi nods but admits she is exhausted by everything. At the hospital, the doctor delivers grim news—there is no improvement in Jhanak’s condition. He suggests putting her on a ventilator but warns that it may not help. However, the final decision lies with Anirudh, who needs to sign the consent documents. Anirudh, still at the temple, continues praying.
Meanwhile, Aditya steps in, willing to sign the papers himself. He argues that saving Jhanak’s life is what truly matters, regardless of who gives consent. The doctor instructs him to proceed. Anirudh receives the blessed flower from the pandit and hurries back. The doctor tells Aditya that Jhanak’s condition remains critical, but miracles do happen. The medical team discusses her case, noting that her pulse is dropping. Anirudh, on his way back, clutches the flower tightly, recalling his conversation with the driver.
