During the Sanyasi's second visit, Dev's state of mind was characterized by initial suspicion followed by delusion. According to Chapter 40, he was doubtful because the Sanyasi returned so soon. However, when the Sanyasi only asked for a meal, a "veil of Maya" spread over Dev's thinking. He completely forgot the Sanyasi's original purpose of collecting donations and fixed in his mind that he was simply a guest who had come for food. This delusion strengthened, causing him to treat the Sanyasi with the full respect and ritual hospitality due to a guest, without any thought of the previous financial request.
What was Dev's state of mind during the Sanyasi's second visit, and how did it affect his perception of the events?
📖 Chapter 40