Initially, Dev was suspicious when the Sanyasi returned within a month, wondering if he had forgotten their previous conversation. However, as Chapter 40 explains, when the Sanyasi requested a meal instead of money, Dev's mindset shifted. The text states that the Sanyasi's 'previous purpose spread a veil of Maya.' Dev's focus moved away from the earlier request for a donation, and he began to see the man simply as a guest who had come for a meal. This 'state of delusion strengthened,' causing him to overlook the Sanyasi's original intentions and focus solely on providing hospitality.
How did Dev's perception of the Sanyasi change during his second visit?
๐ Chapter 40