Karthika Deepam: Dasu Begs Dasharath; Shivannarayana Stops Jyothsna's Exit

• Parijatham manipulates Jyothsna, urging her not to meet Dasu and questioning her about Deepa and Dasharath's whereabouts.
• Dasharath, aware of the truth, intends to reveal all to Sumitra, despite Deepa and Karthik's pleas to delay until Deepa's mother's operation.
• Dasu apologizes to Dasharath, who initially scorns him but later reconciles after Karthik explains Dasu's suffering and good nature.
• Shivannarayana prevents Jyothsna from leaving the house, suspecting her intentions, while Parijatham plots against him.
• Dasharath performs an Archana for Deepa in Karthik's name, signifying a shift in his perspective.