Dev's suspicion arose from the Sanyasi's apparent disregard for his clear and practical advice. During their first meeting, Dev had explicitly stated that the timing was unfavorable for a new collection and had advised the Sanyasi to return after "two or four months." As Chapter 40 narrates, when the Sanyasi reappeared in a tonga just a month later, Dev's doubt was rooted in logic. He wondered why the man had come back so soon, questioning if he had forgotten their previous conversation. The suspicion was not about the Sanyasi's cause, but about his premature return, which went against the logical plan Dev had laid out for a successful collection drive.
Why did Dev feel suspicious when he saw the Sanyasi return to Dahanu after only a month?
📖 Chapter 40