How was Kashiram's devotion to Maharaj tested, and what were the outcomes?

Kashiram's devotion was tested in multiple ways, as narrated in Chapter 0. The first test was spiritual, targeting his pride. When he grew attached to the idea of being a giver, Maharaj engineered a situation where Kashiram faced financial ruin, forcing him to borrow money just to give Dakshina. This Leela successfully removed his pride, after which his prosperity returned. A second, physical test occurred when he was attacked by robbers. His faith remained unshaken; after being severely injured, he refused to go to a hospital and insisted on being taken to Maharaj in Shirdi, demonstrating his complete trust in his guru's power to heal him.