Saras walks down the street, lost in memories of his childhood. He recalls pleading with his mother not to leave him, only to watch helplessly as she took her own life. His father’s words echo in his mind, saying he is like his mother, hiding his true emotions. Saras remembers asking his mother to call him “Saraswatichandra,” signifying he is Saraswati’s son.He pauses, picks up a hammer, and begins striking wood, shocking the woodcutter nearby, who stops him. Saras looks away in disgust.
At Kumud’s House:
Kumud reflects on provoking Saras to fetch the kite, haunted by Badi Maa’s revelation that his mother had committed suicide in that same pond. Kumari and Kusum approach her, asking if Badi Maa scolded her. Kumud admits she did, saying she made a big mistake and needs to make amends.Saras returns home, where Vidyachatur and his wife express their concern for him. Badi Maa notices he is still cold from the pond and offers to bring him turmeric milk. She looks at him with motherly affection, and he meets her gaze with teary eyes. Kumud watches them from a distance.
Vidyachatur inquires if Saras has eaten. Kumud’s mother responds that he hasn’t. Vidyachatur explains that Saras loved his mother deeply, and memories of her have resurfaced.Kumud, tearful, approaches her father and begins to apologize to Saras. Vidyachatur instructs her to let the matter rest.Later, Saras, practising yoga, is consumed by flashbacks of his mother’s suicide and his desperate cries.
At Night:
Kumud decides to visit Saras. She knocks on his door, announcing herself, but Saras only cracks it open, looking at her angrily before closing it in her face. Outside, she speaks, acknowledging his anger and asking for forgiveness, promising to keep coming until he forgives her. Inside, Saras listens silently.Badi Maa finds Kumud outside his door and asks if she apologized. Kumud nods, but he didn’t forgive her. Badi Maa reminds her that she inflicted a deep wound, which will take time to heal. Kumud accepts responsibility.
In Dubai:
Ghuman is furious over a passport error preventing her return to Ratnagiri. Her Didi advises against going during the festival, warning her that her intentions are unkind. Laxminandan arrives, assuring her that the embassy will help her return soon. He encourages her to let Saras enjoy his time with Kumud, but Ghuman insists on being with her son. As she hugs Laxminandan, a sinister look crosses her face.
Back at Kumud’s House:
Kusum asks what happened with Saras. Kumud says he shut the door on her face, blaming herself for reopening his old wounds. Kusum tries to console her, reminding her that it wasn’t intentional. Kumud recalls seeing pain in his eyes the first time she met him, feeling drawn to heal his suffering. Now, however, she feels guilt-ridden. Kusum remarks that they both seem to inflict and understand each other’s pain.
In Dubai:
Ghuman is frustrated by her delayed trip. Didi taunts her, hinting that Kumud might be the reason Saras is distancing himself. Ghuman calls Saras, but he doesn’t answer, lost in his thoughts. She grows angry, muttering that she knows whose call he will pick up.
Back at Kumud’s House:
Kumud performs aarti, asking God to help her earn Sara’s forgiveness, acknowledging her fault. When she turns, she finds Saras standing nearby. She offers him the aarti, which he accepts. Kumud apologizes sincerely, hoping for his forgiveness in the temple. Saras moves toward the idol, praying silently. Determined, Kumud vows to continue until he forgives her.The episode ends with Kumud’s tearful resolve.
