The Pandavas hear from the trouble-stirring sage Narada that their late father has not gone to heaven. To help him do so, they have to carry out a sacrifice. With the advice of Lord Krishna, Arjuna, and Bhima are able to defeat King Jarasandha, who keeps 366 kings imprisoned.

After the kings have been released, they agree to help the Pandavas with the royal sacrifice. On the day of the royal sacrifice, Duryodhana slips and falls, mistaking a polished floor surface for a lake. Draupadi and her lady-friends laugh at him. Duryodhana feels humiliated and, as we shall see in the next episode, plans revenge.

During the sacrifice Krishna is given the first honour. King Sisubala rises in fury, objecting that the first honour cannot go to a mere herdsman. A fight ensues during which Krishna kills Sisubala by  severing his head with his chakra.

During this violent encounter Krishna cuts his finger. Draupadi offers him the outer-end of her sari to stop the bleeding. Krishna promises her that whenever she needs it, he will return the favour in kind. He does so when he replenishes her sarees in the next episode.