The merchant and his wife are introduced. They used to be wealthy but are now poor. They decide to sell the "good" they have earned for performing religious ceremonies in the past.

Poem read aloud and explained. Apologies for the poor sound in some parts.

Poem read aloud and explained

Shreekanth Singh is upset. However Lal Bihari and Anandi regret their actions. Finally a reconciliation takes place. Beni Madhav Singh appreciates the role played by Anandi in keeping the family together.

Shreekanth Singh returns home. His brother and wife give him their version of the fight. Shreekanth is angry with his uneducated younger brother and tells his father, Benimadhav, that he wants to leave the house.

Anandi and Lal Bihari Singh get into an argument. Lal Bihari Singh throws a wooden slipper at Anandi

The main characters of the story are introduced.