What was the significance of the small bundle Kashiram carried, and how did his attachment to it lead to a violent encounter?

The small bundle that Kashiram carried held a deep personal and spiritual significance for him, which ultimately led to a violent confrontation with robbers. Chapter 0 reveals that the bundle did not contain treasure as the thieves imagined, but simply powdered sugar. Kashiram carried this sugar based on the advice of another saint, Janakidas Baba, who had told him to feed ants. This act of compassion was so important to Kashiram that the bundle became very dear to him. When the robbers tried to take it, he decided he would not let it go under any circumstances. This fierce resolve to protect his ability to perform a simple act of service led him to fight back, killing two thieves before being gravely injured himself.