Why was Kashiram so protective of a small bundle of powdered sugar during the robbery?

The source material in Chapter 0 reveals that Kashiram's fierce protection of the small bundle was not because it held monetary value, but because it held spiritual significance for him. The bundle contained powdered sugar, which he had been carrying ever since a saint named Janakidas Baba advised him to feed sugar to ants. The text notes that this bundle was 'very dear to him' and he was determined not to let it go, whatever the consequences. This incident highlights his deep commitment to following a saint's advice and his dedication to this simple act of compassion, valuing it even above his own safety in that moment.