Could you recount the story of Kashiram's encounter with the Bhil robbers and explain what he was so desperately trying to protect?

Chapter 0 details a dramatic incident where Kashiram, a cloth seller, was attacked by Bhil robbers while returning from a market. The robbers, assuming he had treasure, tried to seize a small bundle he was carrying. Kashiram did not object to them taking his other belongings but fiercely defended this particular bundle. The text reveals that the bundle did not contain treasure, but powdered sugar. Kashiram carried this sugar to fulfill a vow to feed ants, a practice advised by the saint Janakidas Baba. Because this bundle was so dear to his spiritual life, he fought back, killing two thieves before being struck down himself.