On the advice of Vyasa, Dharma sends Arjuna to obtain the Pasupata weapon from Lord Shiva by performing penance. On his way to Mount Kailasa, Arjuna’s resolve is tested by Krishna disguised as the enchantress Mohini. Arjuna rejects Mohini’s advances; Krishna reveals his real identity and blesses Arjuna.

 Subsequently, Arjuna is accosted by a beautiful forest temptress, Kantaperanti. He spurns her advances too. She lies to her husband that Arjuna has raped her. They fight and, finally, Arjuna pardons him at Peranti’s pleading.

 At last, Arjuna gets the Pasupati weapon from the hands of Lord Shiva and Parvati in the garb of hunters after they have challenged him about the killing of a boar.