The account in Chapter 0 reveals a complex interplay of Kashiram's devotional acts. While his primary guru was Sai Maharaj, he also honored an instruction from another saint, Janakidas Baba, to feed ants. This practice was so important to him that when robbers attacked, he did not resist them taking his belongings but fought ferociously to protect his bundle of sugar for the ants, ultimately getting gravely injured. This shows his commitment to Janakidas Baba's advice. However, his ultimate faith in Sai Maharaj is demonstrated immediately after the event, as he refused hospital care and insisted, 'Take me to Shirdi,' showing he believed his recovery lay with Maharaj.
How did Kashiram's vow to feed ants, an instruction from Janakidas Baba, intersect with his devotion to Sai Maharaj during the encounter with the robbers?
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