The episode of “Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav” aired on 8th August begins with Lord Shiv accepting a special power from Sadashiv. Sadashiv tells Lord Shiv that this marks the start of a new journey for Shiv Shakti. Jalandhar, an antagonist, sees them but cannot stop them as they leave. Jalandhar then orders his soldiers to find Lord Shiv.
Meanwhile, soldiers are chasing Mumba, surrounding her from all sides. One soldier tells Mumba to come with them and accept her punishment. He accuses her of doing wrong by chanting “Har Har Mahadev.” Mumba responds that she feels no devotion for Jalandhar and refuses to go with the soldiers. The soldier threatens to take her by force.
At that moment, Lord Shiv arrives in his human form. Mumba and the soldiers notice him. Mumba hides behind Lord Shiv and holds his hand, seeking protection. Lord Shiv smiles at her, and they share a moment of eye contact. Realizing she is holding his hand, Mumba quickly lets go and asks why he is staring at her. She demands that he save her from the soldiers instead of just looking at her.
Lord Shiv questions Mumba about why Shakti needs help from others for protection. He reminds her that all women are embodiments of Shakti. He encourages her to face her enemies. Mumba retorts that he is heartless to speak like this in such a situation. Lord Shiv points out the rudraksh in her hands and urges her to realize her Shakti and use it against the soldiers. He tells her to trust herself and the power of the rudraksh.
The soldier laughs at this, mocking the idea that rudraksh can be a weapon. He arrogantly claims that no one’s Shakti can defeat his power. He orders Mumba to come to him. Desperate, Mumba asks Lord Shiv what to do next. Lord Shiv instructs her to attack the soldiers using the rudraksh. Mumba throws the rudraksh at the soldiers, causing them to lose consciousness. Overjoyed, she smiles, realizing the power she holds.
Lord Shiv, pleased by her victory, smiles as well. Mumba then asks him how he knew that the rudraksh could be used as a weapon. He explains that she is Shakti, and the rudraksh is merely a tool. He emphasizes that no one can defeat a woman’s Shakti. Curious, Mumba asks him who he is. Lord Shiv becomes emotional but refrains from revealing his true identity as Shiv. Instead, he tells her that his name is Babun. Mumba comments that he seems like a good person.
Lord Shiv then asks why the soldiers were chasing her. Mumba recounts everything that happened, explaining that she felt peace and love while chanting “Har Har Mahadev.” She asks him about Mahadev, prompting Lord Shiv to recall his past. Mumba insists that he tell her about Mahadev. Without letting her see, Lord Shiv wipes away his tears. He tells her that he knows about Mahadev but stops short of revealing more.
The episode ends with Lord Shiv and Mumba sharing this significant moment, setting the stage for the next part of their journey.