The small bundle that Kashiram fought to protect, which the thieves mistakenly thought contained treasure, actually held only powdered sugar. According to the account in Chapter 0, this sugar was profoundly important to him. He carried it as a daily practice after a saint named Janakidas Baba advised him to feed sugar to ants. For Kashiram, the bundle represented his devout commitment to this act of selfless service. Its value was not monetary but spiritual, which is why he was willing to risk his life, deciding that 'whatever happened, he would not let it go.' His fierce defense of the sugar illustrates the depth of his dedication.
What was in the small bundle that Kashiram fought so desperately to protect from thieves, and why was it so important to him?
📖 Chapter 0