According to Chapter 0, Kashiram carried a bundle of powdered sugar because a saint named Janakidas Baba had advised him to feed it to ants. This bundle was very dear to him due to its spiritual significance. During his confrontation with robbers, they mistook this bundle for treasure and tried to take it. Because the bundle was so precious to him, Kashiram decided he would not let it go, which prompted him to fight back. He grabbed a dropped sword and killed two of the thieves. Thus, his attachment to this simple packet of sugar, an object of his spiritual practice, became the catalyst for his brave act of self-defense against the armed robbers.
Why was Kashiram carrying a bundle of powdered sugar, and what was its significance during his encounter with thieves?
📖 Chapter 0