Luckeswar is demanding money that is overdue, but Upananda informs him that his master has passed away and left nothing except a vina. Upananda offers his services to Luckeswar to pay off the debt. Luckeswar agrees but warns Upananda that he must pay the money on time.
Dhanapati, another boy, tries to play a game with the other boys, but Luckeswar drags him away to study. Thakurdada and the boys sing songs and encounter a sanyasi who joins them. Upananda reveals that his master was a vina player named Surasen who had played in the court of Rajah Vijayaditya. Upananda explains how Surasen took him in and taught him how to illuminate manuscripts. The boys notice Luckeswar approaching and run away.
Luckeswar realizes that Upananda is not a fool but is actually after his hidden pearl. Luckeswar accuses Upananda of sitting on the spot where the pearl is hidden and demands him to move. Upananda questions Luckeswar’s authority over the spot and refuses to move. The sanyasi defends Upananda and explains that Luckeswar is suspicious of him because he can see through people’s disguises.
Luckeswar realizes he may have been mistaken about Upananda and apologizes to the sanyasi The sanyasi suggests taking the sanyasi to their house and Luckeswar agrees to give him alms Thakurdada questions Luckeswar’s behavior and leaves Luckeswar expresses his fear of the Rajah and asks the sanyasi to sit on a specific spot to protect his hidden treasure.
The messenger arrives and informs the sanyasi that the Rajah wants to see him. The sanyasi refuses to move from his spot and suggests the Rajah come to him Thakurdada leaves and Luckeswar overhears the sanyasi’s plan to bring down Vijayaditya’s pride Luckeswar asks the sanyasi for a substantial boon in exchange for his forgiveness.
The sanyasi reveals that he is also searching for a treasure and mentions the golden lotus on which Lakshmi keeps her feet Luckeswar proposes a partnership in finding the treasure, but the sanyasi warns him about the sacrifices involved. The Rajah visits the sanyasi and discusses his desire to rule over a supreme kingdom. The sanyasi agrees to help bring down Vijayaditya’s pride and free his mind from false notions.
Upananda seeks advice from the sanyasi about paying off his master’s debts and considers selling himself to Vijayaditya. The sanyasi suggests that Vijayaditya may be willing to pay the debt and encourages Upananda to take up his burden.
Luckeswar is unwilling to be a follower and give up what he has earned. He shows a jewel case to Sanyasi but hesitates to give it to him, fearing it may be taken away by force. Sanyasi expresses his lack of trust in Vijayaditya. Thakurdada enters and discusses the beauty of the world and the concept of repayment.
Luckeswar questions Thakurdada’s ability to help in their business venture. Villagers discuss their skepticism about the sanyasi’s powers Luckeswar becomes indecisive about the golden lotus and expresses his concerns about sorcery Boys prepare for the autumn festival and sing a song about the beauty of the season.
Luckeswar appears again, now dressed as a sanyasi, and entrusts his treasure to Sanyasi for protection The Rajah arrives, seeking protection from Vijayaditya Sanyasi expresses his disappointment in the Rajah’s desire for power The Rajah asks Luckeswar to leave Luckeswar claims he is unable to move from the spot.
The Minister and courtiers address the Rajah as Emperor Vijayaditya, but he corrects them and introduces himself as Somapal, a servant. The Sanyasi informs Thakurdada that it is time for him to return to the capital. Thakurdada is unsure if the situation is real or a dream, but the Sanyasi confirms that he is known as Vijayaditya to these people.
Luckeswar expresses concern about his safety and questions who is in control now The Sanyasi states that he came to test both himself and the Rajah Upananda enters and the Sanyasi asks him to stay and share what he came to say. Upananda reveals that he has earned three Kahans and the Sanyasi takes them for himself.
The Sanyasi orders his treasurer to give Luckeswar a thousand Kahan from his treasury. The Sanyasi claims Upananda as his son and announces that he has earned a son through his merit. The Sanyasi returns Luckeswar’s jewels and assures him that he will protect them.
The Sanyasi reminds Luckeswar of the handful of rice he owes him and frees him from his promise. Luckeswar leaves, and the attention of the people is drawn to some caskets. The boys address the Sanyasi as Thakur, but they stop and are about to run away. The Sanyasi tells the Rajah to leave, and they all go.
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