Karn shows his presence of mind when he informs everyone that the well belongs to him, as per the earlier orders and hence the water too belongs to him. Meanwhile, Bhishma informs Dhritarashtra that a yagna has to be conducted as the people are beginning to lose their faith in their ruler. Shakuni however, is not in favor of any such yagna and instead is certain that the faith of people will automatically be regained once Gandhari gives birth to her first child. Just then, news of the birth of Kunti's first son reaches all.