How can Kashiram be considered a true devotee if he killed two people just to protect a bag of sugar for ants?

The narrative in Chapter 0 presents the incident as a test of Kashiram's devotion, rather than a simple act of violence. The powdered sugar was not just a commodity to him; it was the means to fulfill a spiritual practice given by the saint Janakidas Baba, and thus, the bundle was 'very dear to him.' When attacked by robbers, his actions, while extreme, stemmed from a fierce commitment to this sacred duty. The story highlights that a thief's sword fell, which Kashiram then picked up in the midst of the robbery. The focus of the account is on his unwavering faith and the lengths he would go to protect his spiritual path, even when facing a life-threatening situation.