Can you tell me the story of Kashiram's encounter with thieves and how Maharaj was involved in his survival?

The story of Kashiram's encounter with thieves is a dramatic one. As detailed in Chapter 0, he was carrying a bundle of powdered sugar, which he used to feed ants on a saint's advice. When thieves tried to steal it, thinking it was treasure, Kashiram fought back. He picked up a dropped sword and killed two of them before a third struck him with an axe, leaving him unconscious. Miraculously, he survived. While this was happening, Maharaj in Shirdi was extremely agitated, shouting and swearing. Devotees understood this as his way of protecting a devotee in great danger. Chapter 0 explains that it was impossible for Kashiram to escape alive on his own, but he was saved by Maharaj's grace, showing the connection between the events.