What was the Sanyasi's initial request to the Mamlatdar, and how did he try to persuade him?

The Sanyasi's initial request to the Mamlatdar, Mr. Dev, was for assistance with a fundraising effort for cow protection. As recounted in Chapter 40, the Sanyasi framed this as an important religious work. He tried to persuade Dev by highlighting their contrasting positions; he called himself a mere 'beggar, wandering from door to door,' while addressing Dev as the powerful 'officer of the Taluka.' He argued that if Dev simply 'dropped a word,' the collection would be successful quickly, and in return, Dev would 'earn the blessings of the Mother Cow and achieve undisputed success.' This persuasive plea occurred when they unexpectedly met at a station.