He progressively builds up his assets and is saving money for the construction of his house.

Shekharan goes with the old man and visits his distant cousins who are all well placed and affluent.

Shekharan returns home and loses interest in his job.

He builds a small temple and starts worshipping the great grandfather.

He turns out to be an irresponsible husband and father, and his wife is forced to take to farming to feed the family.