What was the nature of Kashiram's service to Maharaj, and how did Maharaj test his devotion?

Kashiram served Maharaj with his body, mind, and wealth, as detailed in Chapter 0. His service included practical offerings like providing chillum, tobacco, and firewood for the Dhuni, and he even stitched a green kafni for Maharaj. Financially, he would offer his entire money bag. Maharaj tested his devotion to remove the pride Kashiram felt in being a giver. The texts in Chapter 0 describe how Maharaj orchestrated events to cause Kashiram financial difficulties and then began demanding large amounts of Dakshina, forcing him to borrow. This lesson continued until Kashiram realized he did not have the power to give, which purified his devotion and ultimately led to his prosperity returning.