What spiritual lesson was behind Kashiram's financial struggles and subsequent encounter with thieves?

The text in Chapter 0 suggests that Kashiram's life events were a form of divine play, or Leela, with a deeper spiritual purpose. His initial financial troubles, which forced him to borrow money, were intended to remove his pride by making him realize he did not truly have the power to give. Once he learned this lesson, his prosperity returned. The later attack by thieves tested his devotion. His willingness to risk his life not for treasure, but for a simple bundle of sugar meant for feeding ants as per a saint's advice, showed his commitment to holy instructions. His survival, attributed to Maharaj's intervention, further solidified his faith.